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Report this review From: Whizzz on 27-Jul-08 15:42 Overall rating 7.0
A useful book, well laid out & easy to find what you are looking for. It got thumbed through a lot in those early 'what am I doing?' days!

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Report this review From: Zippy1 on 29-Jun-08 21:18 Overall rating 10.0
This was the best book I bought! I read a heap of books during pregnancy and in the early days of parenthood and was tired of opinionated authors who only tell you "how it should be done". This book is factual and concise and doesn't preach. It just gives basic answers and guidance for everyday concerns.

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Report this review From: slinkiemalinki on 31-May-08 21:35 Overall rating 4.0
I found this book rather preachy and not particularly well-translated from the American (certainly the edition I bought in 2006) - it went into great detail about the LATCH system (US Isofix; not available over here - for one example). Stopped looking at it after about 3 months. Plenty of info but wouldn't really recommend it on.

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Report this review From: BagelBird on 24-May-08 19:06 Overall rating 10.0
I have bought this as a gift for several new mums. In my opinion it is one of the best general parenting books on the market. It is laid out very simply and has a great index system. If you want one book that covers everything from developmental stages, vaccinations, behavioural issues, overview of childhood illnesses, first aid, diet advice, even recipes etc etc then this is worth every penny

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Report this review From: sfxmum on 19-May-08 16:28 Overall rating 7.0
I liked this book quite a lot it is well organised and it gives handy tips for every stage.

that first year is full of change and this book is quite helpful on what to look out for

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