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My friend is adopting a baby boy 5 months old

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ClareL · 23/02/2006 10:03

My best friend is going to be adopting a 5 or close to 6 month old by the time paperwork finalised. This is her first child and she is completely overwhelmed by the whole thing. It has been nearly 2 years and she is so excited but frightened. When I had my first child she bought me 'a best friends guide to pregnancy' I wanted to buy her a book too but not sure which one. I had 'Babies' by Christopher Green and now have the 'Toddler' version. Sold 'Babies' on ebay!! Can anyone recommend a book that maybe deals with adoption/babies. I wasn't sure whether the Christopher Green book with be ok. I havent' got it anymore so can't flick thru and see. Any advice anyone??

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Cristina7 · 23/02/2006 10:09

My recommendation would be "Letting go as children grow" by Deborah Jackson. I know it sound strange to recommend a book with such a title when her baby is just coming home, but it's a really love book about relaxed parenting. How much were you thinking of spending? How about a sling to keep her baby close to her. Here are some lovely ones slings

jco · 23/02/2006 10:44

\link{http://www.adoptshoppe.com/index}here.
this is a website that sells all kinds of things for people who are adopting. it even sells announcement cards, like the kind you send when you have had a baby but are for those who have adopted

jco · 23/02/2006 10:46

here
this is a website that sells all kinds of things for people who are adopting. it even sells announcement cards, like the kind you send when you have had a baby but are for those who have adopted

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Sparks · 23/02/2006 11:05

That's exciting news! You might think about Adopters on Adoption though it deals with all ages, not just babies.

You might also want to look at Forever Family a UK site that sells adoption day cards, etc. My friend's dd is adopted and every year they celebrate her birthday and her adoption day.

puddle · 23/02/2006 11:08

I can't recommend a book, but what about getting her a lovely photo album for special photos of the baby, his life so far and their new life together? They could make it into a really special keepsake of his first few months with his new family.

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ClareL · 23/02/2006 13:58

Thanks there has been some lovely ideas. Will have a closer look at the websites etc mentioned tonight when my horrors are in bed.

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kittyfish · 23/02/2006 14:04

Dr Sears books are great.

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