America's foremost baby and childcare experts, William Sears, MD, and Martha Sears, RN, explain the benefits-to both you and your child-of connecting with your baby early.
Might you and your baby both sleep better if you shared a bed? How old is too old for breastfeeding? What is a father's role in nurturing a newborn? How does early attachment foster a child's eventual independence? Dr. Bill and Martha Sears-the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who coined the term 'attachment parenting'-answer these and many more questions in this practical, inspiring guide. Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that encourages a strong early attachment and advocates parental responsiveness to babies' dependency needs.
The Attachment Parenting Book clearly explains the seven 'Baby Bs' that form the basis of this popular parenting style:
BondingBreastfeedingBabywearingBelief in the language value of baby's cryBedding close to babyBalanceBeware of baby trainers.Here's all the information you need to achieve your most important goals as a new parent: to know your child, to help your child feel right, and to enjoy parenting.
A fully revised edition of the Dr. Sears guide to breastfeeding, a perennial favorite for parents for nearly two decades
From pediatric experts Martha Sears, RN, and William Sears, MD, The Breastfeeding Book offers comprehensive, reassuring, authoritative information on
how to start breastfeeding;increasing your milk supply;breastfeeding when working away from home;pumps and other technology associated with breastfeeding;making sure your nursing baby gets optimum nutrition, including the most recent information about the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and 'milk-oriented microbiota';nutrition and fitness for moms;nighttime breastfeeding;breastfeeding and fertility;toddler nursing and weaning;special circumstances; andmuch more.Breastfeeding contributes to nurturing a smarter and healthier baby, and a healthier and more intuitive mommy. Isn't that what every child needs, and every parent wants?