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Recommended reading

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Running365 · 05/02/2018 20:34

What books would you recommend reading? This is my first pregnancy and I'd like to take some time for reading about the next stages, as well as parenting, whilst I have some free time and currently not sharing our news with the world! Any recommendations greatly received!

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Chocness · 05/02/2018 20:53

This one is great for expected milestones from birth to 3 years old:
www.amazon.co.uk/Touchpoints-Birth-Three-Joshua-Sparrow/dp/0738210498/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&keywords=touchpoints&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1517863543&sr=1-1

I found these excellent for tips on developing/helping to nurture the mind:

www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Trees-Mind-Intelligence-Adolescence/dp/B01K13QZCM/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=magic+trees+of+the+mind&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1517863610&sr=8-1

www.amazon.co.uk/Whole-Brain-Child-Strategies-Nurture-Developing/dp/1780338376/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+whole+brain+child&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1517863409&sr=8-1

And this one in particular for helping establish sleeping patterns in babies and beyond:

www.amazon.co.uk/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Child-ebook/dp/B003QXMYTS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=healthy+sleep+habits&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1517863724&sr=8-2

And one specifically for you in case like me, and many first time mums out there, you struggle with adapting to your new role:

www.amazon.co.uk/What-Mothers-Do-especially-nothing/dp/0749926201?tag=mumsnetforum-21

Congrats on your pregnancy! 💐

helly29 · 05/02/2018 23:55

Expecting better by Emily Oster

HildaSnibbs · 06/02/2018 00:04

Your baby and child by Penelope Leach

gryffen · 06/02/2018 00:57

Hayes Baby Manual.

They actually did the car manuals but do a baby and toddler book too which I love.

Good for guys too.

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 06/02/2018 06:44

The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill

Mrstobe90 · 06/02/2018 07:16

I've been reading Happy Mum, Happy Baby by Giovanna Fletcher and I love it! She talks about everything in such a real way.
Nothing is glamourised and it's so relatable xx

Buxbaum · 06/02/2018 11:44

YY Expecting Better. Really sensible and evidence-based. I don't think we'd get anywhere near as many 'can I eat...?' or 'is it dangerous to...?' posts if more people read it.

cherryontopp · 06/02/2018 11:53

I was given the Unmumsy Mum books as christmas presents. They're fun and honest and a realistic insight into being a mum.

HoneyCake86 · 06/02/2018 12:11

Not gina ford. Because as a mum of 4, i can tell you parenthood doesnt go by the book, things dont always suit your life and your baby and you have to adapt to what works for you and your baby, not what ‘the contented little baby book’ says. Whatever you read, take it with a pinch of salt and be open-minded with your expectations as one size doesnt fit all. With my first dc i got myself so wound up because things werent as how id read no matter how hard i tried to follow the advice. You’ll get to know your baby and his/her individual needs and personality.
Saying that, the unmumsy mum is a good read, shes realistic and funny xx

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