"From the beloved bestselling author whose books have sold more than 1 million copies, comes Mary Sheedy Kurcinka's newest addition to her award-winning parenting books, this time turning the focus to babies"-- Spirited infants are the exceptions to the "rules" : they are genetically wired to be alert and intense. Raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. Kurcinka offers findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament,...

"Here is a delightful swaddling and babywearing book that is equally as informative as it is adorable. With a comprehensive introduction to the ins and outs of swaddling and step-by-step instructions for 15 wrapping techniques, as well as tips on babywearing and how to do it safely, this guide is any parent's go-to for bundling up their bundle of joy. The swaddles covers realistic swaddles for keeping baby snug and secure, as well as the all-too-well-known...

"Congratulations! You are about to become, or recently became, a new mom. But now what? You may feel overwhelmed by all the advice given to you by friends, family members, online sites, and the slew of contradicting information about calming a crying baby, getting on a feeding schedule, and training your infant to sleep through the night. BabyCalm[trademark symbol] (a company founded in 2007 in England by Sarah Ockwell-Smith and expanding to the United...

"There is nothing like the overwhelming love of gazing upon your beautiful newborn, but there is really nothing like the overwhelming terror of not being able to comfort that screaming baby. Have no fear! Nanny Connie is here, and her sweet and sassy drawl will seep right out of these pages, reassuring you that everything will be fine, as she guides you with her inherent wisdom, larger-than-life compassion, and three decades' worth of experience and...

"Parenting practices vary widely between countries and cultures. For example, in countries such as the Philippines, breastfeeding after age one year is common, and parents can make their own decision about what is right for their family. In Korea, babies eat a variety of spices and flavors, helping them develop a diverse palate and healthy eating habits. And in Italy, parents prevent separation anxiety by taking their babies to markets, restaurants,...

In this fascinating and informative book, Margaret Maclagan and Anne Buckley - two specialists in children's language development - explain the subtle and extraordinary process in which children learn to talk and the very important role that parents and grandparents can play. Combining a comprehensive understanding of speech development with fascinating scientific facts - did you know that babies cry with an accent? Talking Baby offers numerous practical...

When Tracy Hogg's Secrets of the Baby Whisperer was first published, it soared onto bestseller lists across the country. Parents everywhere became "whisperers" to their newborns, amazed that they could actually communicate with their baby within weeks of their child's birth. Tracy gave parents what for some amounted to a miracle: the ability to understand their baby's every coo and cry so that they could tell immediately if the baby was hungry, tired,...