Babysense: A Practical and Supportive Guide to Baby Care

By Frances Wells Burck

Book Overview

A baby-care classic! Babysense was the first book to focus on parents as the real baby-care experts. This unique and authoritative book is by and for parents and it's full of helpful hints and supportive advice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312050569
• ISBN13: 9780312050566
• Release Date: February 1991
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Length: 313 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 11.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

I give this to every new parent

I purchased this book in 1984 when I was pregnant with my first child. I've since had 5 more kids, and this book has come in handy with all of them.The authors took a survey of bunches of women, and then compiled their advice into this book. Real problems, real solutions, from real moms. From how to fold a cloth diaper, to how to calm a colicky baby, to how to tie-dye baby clothes to cover spit-up stains.I buy this book and a good medical book (the title escapes me at the moment) for expectant parents. I can't recommend it enough.

A Guide to Bringing Up Baby that Doesn't Lecture!

This book was indispensable to me when I had my first child. It is filled with true stories from real parents of what the first year was like, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I found it very comforting to realize that there were other mothers out there not afraid to admit that the first few months with baby could, at times, be frustrating and frightening, while still miraculous and full of unbelievable moments of joy. Rather than advocating one method for feeding, burping, getting the baby to sleep through the night, etc. it gives first-hand accounts and ingenious tips that worked for parents of many different styles. Sidebars on what to bring to the hospital and what to stock in your medicine cabinet make this a great resource even before the baby is born. One caveat: It's a bit outdated, so check with your own pediatrician before following some of the recommendations, such as which way the newborn should sleep (back vs. stomach vs. side--it changes about every 4 years).