Infants Books

This book has tons of activities for babies broken down by skill enhanced and then developmental stage. I think it would have been better organized and easier to use if it had been broken down in reverse, developmental stage and then skill. A lot of the activities are things that come naturally and you don't need to be told to do them, but there were still a lot of things to help you keep baby busy, and to help you to remember to work on certain skills you might not think of. It also helped you to really think about and understand the different activities and why they help certain skills, which sort of helps you gain perspective on how everything around you can be turned into an activity you can use to your and your baby's advantage. Worth the investment!

As a first time mom,of a child with special needs to boot, I had no idea. This book and the others in the series are great resources for finding things to do with your child other than watching Teletubbies for the thousandth time. If your child needs extra help in a certain area, like fine motor or listening skills, you can easily find a variety of exercises to help here. The later books in the series (Threes, Fours, and Fives) would also be a great resource for a homeschooling parent.

I am on a one year leave from teaching second grade to stay home with my 5 month old. The teacher in me purchased this product because I wanted to make sure my baby was not missing out on any learning. I wish I would have discovered it sooner as the guide is set up for babies not able to sit up, babies able to sit up, and babies able to crawl. It gives activities to do at each of these stages. It is easy to use and activities are divided into categories: listening and talking, physical development, creative and learning from the work around them. We were already doing some of the activities included, but the book offers many ideas I would not have thought of. Overall, I feel it is a great resource to have.

It's almost overwhelming. There is no way you can spend this much time teaching everything, but it's nice to be able to pick and choose fun things to do with your baby. It's easy to use in a well thought out layout from birth on, divided by sensory perception.

Not just for daycare! I am a first-time, stay-at-home mom and needed a way to tell if I was "doing all the right stuff" in regards to play, development, speech, music, etc. This book gives you exercises that are so easy for each stage of the first year of life. There is not a lot to read like a typical baby care book, but each section outlines what the child should be accomplishing and gives you exercises to ensure that your child reaches those development milestones. If you can look past the idea that it is written for daycare providers, you will find this book extremely helpful. I knew I was giving my child all he needed because I had these exercises to use as a handy guide. Good luck to you!

This book is loaded with research that supports the claim that you should read to your baby. I knew it made a difference but to see the results of the numerous studies on the topic was shocking. I did not know it made that much of a difference. You owe it to your child to spend some time reading to them. In my opinion, if you want to make an impact on the life of your child, buy this book and read to your child! The book is a quick read and you do not even have to read the whole thing at once. Read the beginning and then read about the different stages as you are going through them. There are a ton of baby books out there (I know because I have bought them) but this one proves that by doing something as simple as reading can make a world of difference in the life of your child. It would also make an amazing baby shower gift, I will not go to another shower again without a copy if this for the parents.

What a great reading source!! I am a Mom of three children as well as a preschool teacher and have always made reading a priority at home and in the classroom. This book brings out the best research and useful information for both parents and teachers!!! Everyone should read it and put its practices to use. This is a wonderful publication!!!

Of course it is a joy to sit with a child - a BABY - and read aloud! But this book sheds light on why and how to make it a daily, joyful experience. The research described explains how important the process is on so many different levels you might not have thought of. You can start before birth, for instance! The organization is very helpful, with specific books recommended for each stage of development and coordinated activities.

Very well organized for parents with young children of all ages -- started our infant at one week and by week seven he was focusing on black and white book series and now at week 12 he is grabbing for pages and is truly engaged! As new parents we are excited to see him grow into each level of read aloud and enjoy spending this quality time together. Recommend this book highly as well as the the wonderful book recommendations that are provided by the authors.

When I purchased Baby Read-Aloud basics, I had already read Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos and was hoping to complement my reading on the subject of baby books and read-alouds. I personally thought this book was not as helpful or complete, nor did it have as many book suggestions as the first one mentionned above. Still, this book is pretty good. It gives a few suggestions of books for every baby stage, what to do with that book, reading techniques, literacy games, and contains some interviews with parents who went through the read-aloud from birth experience. It is kind of repetitive but easy to read and well organized.

This book has been a life saver. I have been referring to it constantly since my baby was born 10 months ago. I have not needed to access other nutritional resources as this book follows all the nutritional recommended guidelines. The recipes are very easy to follow, and turn out just like the book states. It has allowed me to feel empowered and creative with healthy meal planning, even with a very busy schedule. My baby has enjoyed all the recipes so far, and I can't wait to try the toddler recipes that can be used for the whole family. Great Book!

I absolutely loved this book! As a mother of a picky eater I was so pleased to find receipes that were easy and actually tasted great! It's particularly reassuring to cook meals using whole foods that follow the Canadian guidelines. I highly recommend The Baby's Table for mom's looking for quick healthful meals.

I was quite pleased with my copy of the Baby's Table. It is very helpful when you are just beginning to make your own baby food and need some practical help and direction. Make sure to buy it early on, as I found the first couple of chapters not as useful seeing that my son is 6 months old. The recipes are simple and straightforward. The advice is good - but I did find some of their information contradicts what my Pedatrician told us and what the Health Unit Nutritionist said ie: Egg Yolks before 1 year. Altogether though, a very good book to use as a resource guide.

I just got this book and I love it. The recipes have been easy to prepare and actually taste great. Also, the nutritional information included in the book has been extremely helpful and informative. The fact that its written by a Doctor makes me feel much better about the choices I'm making. This is a great "one stop shop" resource for most of my "baby" questions!!

Baby's Table is a great book for Grandmothers as well as new moms. Want to give advice but don't know how to do it tactfully? The Baby's Table has it all. The added advantage is that you now have an authoritative source to back you. Your daughter can argue with you but not with Baby's Table. Written by a doctor and a teacher, both new moms themselves, you get the nutritional information written in a reader friendly manner. It's well laid out and begins at birth with breast as well as formula feeding. Working moms can use Baby's Table as well and be confident that they are giving their baby the best start.

This book has photos, babies, flaps AND textures. What more could any child want in a book? This is a no-brainer for little hands. My baby won't put it down. It's held up pretty well considering and, a little clear packing tape helped after months of abuse on a few pages. This book is made for children rather than cutesey artwork geared at amusing the grown -ups.

My 15 month old daughter loves all the peekaboo books. This one and Baby Says Peekaboo are her favorites.

This is a really cute book for babies & toddlers. My little boy is three and is now starting to outgrow it, but has really enjoyed tall of the "Peekaboo" books for a couple of years.

This whole series is terrific. The simple writing, colorful photographs of children and dolls and the whole "peekaboo" concept captures the interest of young children. My 14 month old twins can't get enough of Bedtime Peekaboo. They no longer will let me read any other book at bedtime! My whole family gives this book five stars!
Dr. Jenn Berman
Author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids

My 8-month old loves this book and I love it because he can look at it on his own without ripping any pages. There isn't as much to "touch and feel" as I thought there would be, but there's enough to make it cute!

This baby book is very cute. The pictures through out the book are adorable. And the contents are thorough with pages for just about everything. I would recommend it.

This is my favorite baby book and I buy it for gifts now. It has the most beautiful illustrations inside.

I looked everywhere online to try to see pages of this baby book before I ordered it, but couldn't find a site anywhere to search inside. I had looked at so many baby books in book stores, at Babies R Us, WalMart, Target, etc... and hadn't found one that really seemed special. I ordered this one due to the great reviews (I was very nervous since I couldn't look inside first)and to my surprise, it is my favorite! While most baby books now have pastel pictures and words that you can barely see, this one is very brightly colored, easy to read with words in black, and the pictures and layout are darling. It has pages to record moments through the first five years, including pages for special artwork and class photos. I highly recommend this precious book.

I love this baby book. My other daughter has the Thomas Kinkade baby record book and I was looking for something simular for my second daughter. This book has beautiful pictures with poems, quotes, and some biblical quotations. It is a beautiful blend of nostalgic illustrations and thoughtful prose and scripture.

I was completely happy with this book. The description and other reviews were right on target. Highly recommended

This book has made me realize that my 9 month old is
a born yogi...i find myself constantly taking photos of her
in different baby yoga poses! I love this book!!!!

My 2 year old daughter, Syna, loves to flip through this book and attempt the poses. It's really great to see her little mind working as she tries to figure out how to make her body look like the pictures.
A great way for your toddler to be more active.

My 21 month old absolutely loves this book! She will look at it page by page, over and over. I know practically nothing about yoga (my mother-in-law bought the book), but my daughter started doing the yoga poses on her own after looking at the book and now we both have a lot of fun trying all the poses. I would recommend this book for any child, especially the ones who can't get enough of books with pictures of children.

The babies are so cute! The photography is incredible!! Every mother I know is getting one!!! I even got a SIGNED copy!!!! WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

While this is a very cute book for any mom with an affinity for yoga, the photography catches these babies in such natural positions; it is beautiful to see how natural yoga is for us. I bought it for my sister-in-law who is a yogi and new mom, she loves it. I wish the book was larger though - small in size but large in heart.

UPDATE*** She loved the book. All of her yoga studant mom-to-be's were asking where I got it from! What a hit!

This book provides basic, practical ideas for every parent. The ideas are not mind blowing or extreme, it just simply provides a different way of thinking about your child's development. My daughter was born 8 weeks premature, and her healthy, "normal" development is always on my mind. I have avoided buying books that state what a child should be doing by a certain age, simply because I know that her development may not follow the "normal" guidelines. Instead, I feel as though this book helps parents to focus on the basic building blocks (note the title) to healthy development, as opposed to stessing out because your child in not meeting certain milestones. The "back to basics" ideas really make sense. The book is extremely easy to follow, and there are real life illustrations of the techniques. I feel as though that being able to physically participate in my child's development truely empowers me as a parent. I've just started the techniques that the book details, and I have already seen results in my little girls development, and our personal bonding. I am very satisified with this purchase. I was looking for a different perspective (but not wacky) and I feel that is exactly what the author provides. Even if you are slightly curious you should make the purchase. There is a lot that can be gained from this book!

I wish I had this book when my child was born. I have put these suggestions into practice in my home now (he is 9 years old) and the difference is amazing! I highly recommend this book for everyone, especially those with learning disabled children.

It's a great book full of simple, yet very useful information and advises. After reading it we actually bought the ply plastic mat she recommends and within a week or so our 4-month old boy started to crawls on the belly around himself! Moreover, he now enjoys being on his tummy and spends quite a lot of time on the floor. We also likes the deep pressure techniques, described there. I think this book is a must for any parent. It's con, however, that it doesn't give any scientific background behind the recommendations. So for me it wasn't a big deal since I'm PT myself and it all sounds very reasonable to me, but to others it might feel unsupported. So don't hesitate, it's a good science-backed approach and your baby would definitely benefit from it, spending more time with you on his tummy than being in all those high-end exersaucers/walkers/stationary entertainers.

I am a pediatric physical therapist who has been blessed to know the author, Roxanne Small, for over 20 years. This book is the result of years of research and hands-on interaction with a multitude of children. It is a wonderful overview of appropriate activities for little ones - without using all of the unnecessary "bells and whistles" items that are being pushed on new parents. Each section of the book is brief but thorough, making it easy to understand and use.

Having put into practice the ideas in this book with all 4 of my own children as well as with my patients, I can attest to the fact that Roxanne's recommendations are useable in the real world and encourage appropriate development and a solid foundation.

Finally, I would like to respond to the reviewer who referred to the ideas in this book as "extreme." I can't even imagine how many hours Roxanne has spent with 4 - 6 month olds, with 3 children of her own and working in pediatrics for over 30 years. She makes it clear in the book that children may (and often do) desire to do things that are not what is best from a developmental perspective. Just because a child has "a fit," it does not mean that what he or she wants is good for them. (Think of playing with matches!)

I recommend this book for all new moms as well as anyone caring for infants. I have been a pediatric therapist for 30 years. Many babies who do not get adequate floor play with tummy time and belly crawling do not develop adequate tummy and back muscle strength. It can affect everything including learning ability, speech, and behavior. The techniques in the book are so logical and easy to follow. The title is perfect.

My granddaughter was very attached to her "paci" this book seemed to help her put it away.

This book helped my daughter get ready to say "bye bye" to her
pacifier. She still likes to read the book even now that the pacifier is gone.

I bought my daughter this book two weeks ago. She is two months shy of 3 years old. She has always been tremendously comforted by her binky. We have been limiting her binky use to naps and bedtime and extreme distress for quite a while now, but have been anxious for her to get rid of it. After a week of reading this book, she turned to me and said, "I'm not ready, Mommy." I told her she'd be ready one day. One week later, yesterday morning, she woke up saying, "Mommy, I'm ready to say Bye Bye Binky!" I am convinced it's because of this book. I asked her what she wanted to do with the binky and she said "Throw it in the trash." And that she did. She was aware that Baby Miss Piggy doesn't throw hers in the trash, but we kind of glossed over that part. My daughter appreciated that the first time Nanny suggests that Baby Piggy is too old for the pacifier, she said she still wanted it and did get it back. I think it helps, too, that the book has a part where Baby Piggy says she feels kind of silly because her friends don't use a pacifier anymore. I know my daughter gave up her binky on her own two months ago at preschool for that very reason. At first I thought this book would be too babyish for my daughter, but it clearly wasn't.

Baby Piggy loves her pacifier. She uses it every day. Then, one day, her baby-sitter asks her if she can play without it. Piggy tries to play without it for a few minutes, but she gets upset, so her baby-sitter gives it back. Until one day, Piggy realizes that none of her friends use a pacifier. From that day on, Piggy gave up her pacifier and her baby-sitter took it away. I got this book from our old local library and it helped my sister to say bye-bye to her pacifier.

Santa sent this book to my son when he was three and still using his pacifier. When I read this cute book to my son that Santa sent, he imediatly threw away his pacie and never said anything about it again. I believe he made this decission because the book came from Santa. It was signed in the back of the book, " Dear Tony , you are a big boy now and it is time to say Bye Bye to your pacifier, Love, Santa Clause. Thanks Santa, for a wonderful book that helped solve a little problem.

I first bought this for my nephew when he was born. I have a picture of him at about 3 months listening to his mother read it and loving it! Now I buy six at a time and give them as baby shower gifts. I teach kindergarten and I know the best thing you can do for your child before they go to school is give them a love of books by reading to them everyday! This book is a great way to start.

Excellent! I got this as a recommendation from another mom who's baby liked this book best out of all his books. My baby developed an interest in this book before all others.

We first checked this book out from the library and our baby loved it so much that I was online within a few days to buy it. The text is beautiful and my baby loved to listen to it and turn the pages by himself. All we have to do it set him on our lap and pick up this book and his face lights up with glee. He'll even stay still while we read it to him 3 or 4 times. Quite a feat for a 9 month old! Definitely worth the money!

We bought this book when our daughter was a newborn and she's always loved it! Now that she's two, she still gets a kick out of reading it! However, I recommend that you not buy this item online because there's a mirror on the last page and some copies of the book have a blurry mirror! You're better off buying it in a store to make sure that the book isn't defective!

This is my baby's favorite book. We started reading this to her when she was just a few weeks old and the text has a great rhythm, which she loves. At 10 months now, she picks that book out and loves to flip through it. It's a durable book, has been with us everywhere, and is a good size and light weight that it's perfect for little hands.

The illustrations are great - not the blinding primary colors you often see in some baby books.

I was waiting until the Essential Baby Organizer I gifted was in use to write this review. The new mom really uses it! Which we all know speaks volumes about its value. So well put together that it is informative and easy to navigate. Every new mom should have this product.

Everyone always tells you to write down all of the little moments or you will forget, but as a harried Mom, we rarely heed this advice. This book makes it easy. All the little details, memories, doctor visits and important contact information can be stored in one place, and this type of organization is essential when between the baby pooping and eating, all you want to do is sleep.

The Essential Baby Organizer takes organizers one step further than any other I've ever used... It is streamlined, stylish, and remembers all the details -- teething charts, gift lists, easy weekly journals. It also leaves space for 'real life' stuff -- sentimental moments, precious firsts. Essentially, it includes everything a sleep-deprived parent is bound to otherwise forget.

The organizer was especially important to me when I went back to work. I didn't want to miss anything, but would have been unsure what questions to ask our baby's caregivers at the end of the day. I'd have them use the charts and journals so that I could have a real picture of my baby's days -- sleeping and eating habits, memorable moments, likes and dislikes... The organizer also includes a Resources and Extras section that pared down the info in my 200+ page parenting books to exactly what I needed, or it told me where to find it (at a time in my life when I needed to keep it simple).

This organizer is obviously designed by experienced parents, with a talent for making other parents' lives easier...

I'm on my second kid and have seen a bunch of books like this. This one is definitely the most organized and helpful. Everything is all in one place by date, so poor tired Mommy doesn't have to go hunting each time she switches from feeding to diapering baby (and so on). There is a place for little notes on baby's mood and milestones for baby each week. There are quick-reference charts in back on things like breastfeeding and milestones to look for. This is something I will recommend to ALL my friends about to have babies. The pregnancy planner by these people is the BEST, too!

As a first time dad, I can tell you this much: adjusting to parenthood is like entering a time warp. All the new experiences and responsibilities can leave you exhausted and overwhelmed.

That's when this organizer shines.

Its care charts provide much needed structure, shepherding you through those first weeks (months?) of no sleep and constant feedings and changings. It also gathers key information in one place--which comes in handy when you're at the pediatrician's office or when you're already late for dinner and the sitter's asking when the baby was last fed.

More than anything, though, it reminds you to reserve time each week to make notes and build a journal about your child. Without a reminder, months can pass without recording all the strange and wonderful events you witness as a parent. For that reason alone, I give it five stars.