Baby books?

[catmum94]

I'm pregnant with my first and as I'm sure all pregnant ladies do - I've started to get the questions from people about how I'm going to parent my child.

I don't know yet, to be honest. "Well" is the only choice I've made so far!

Should I read baby books? Is this necessary? I want to be prepared but I also don't want to be really well planned when inevitably it doesn't go that way!

Does anyone have any book recommendations? Or should I just wait until he's here and try my best? I like to think I'm not a moron and won't do anything incredibly stupid but then again who knows! We are all capable of immense stupidity!

I wouldn't say books at the new born stage are essential, however they could be used as a bit of relaxation/bonding time with you and the baby. Babies love it when you talk to them, but it's also very hard to think of what to say to a small human so it could add a variety of noises and tones for the baby too.
It's always good to get books introduced as soon as possible. Also gets you into a habbit too of reading them with your child.
I am pregnant with my third and I do have plans to get the older children some books to read with baby just so they can bond too aswell as their own learning.

Penelope Leach 'Baby and Child'. T
Takes you from pregnancy to 5 years.
Your local library will probably have a copy, or may order it if they don't.

I read holly willoughbys first book and found it really useful as it gives you the official advice as well as other experiences/advice and is about trusting your instinct.
Other than that I just used google once my DD was born.
Would def recommend the unmumsy mum tho; it’s not a parenting book but it made me feel less alone in some of my thoughts and feelings

God I had a right moment then I thought you meant books for the baby 😂😂😂😂😂😂 blaming my exhausted pregnancy brain.

I’ve got “First Time Parent” by Lucy Atkins - found it really useful for going over the real basics like what to get, how to change a nappy, all that sort of stuff.

I keep hearing all the advice about how every baby is different and you should trust your instincts but it’s also nice to have some basic sensible instructions to get started with!

@Lilbear14 haha! Don't worry, maybe I'll read baby advice books to him and he'll absorb the advice and be incredibly well behaved! ;)

@catmum94 tbh it probably would be quite beneficial. As baby won't know what you're talking about but you are still reading to them and you can take it all in 😂😂 win win

I love www.parentingscience.com. It evaluates all of the evidence on different parenting issues, from newborn sleep to video games. It doesn't tell you what to do but it helps you weigh up your options. It's excellent.

"Your Parenting Mojo" is a brilliant podcast that evaluates evidence around respectful parenting techniques with toddlers.

I also thought "French Children Don't Throw Food" was a very interesting read. DH loved it.