A Contented House with Twins - Gina Ford

The Contented Baby's First Year - Gina Ford

from Amazon in a fit of pregnancy hormones when I suddenly realised I had no idea what on earth to do with a little human being. If you google Gina Ford you soon realise that people either love her or hate her and her methods. I must admit I am sort of inbetween, her ideas are fine but it s obvious that her views are professional rather than mothering. This is a hardback book with lovely big pictures, some of which are very helpful (e.g. swaddling although I could never get the hang of it myself) with lots of informative text. The book is split into months, so you could read one chapter at a time. It tells you what to expect, what your baby may do and how to regulate ...

The Contented Little Baby Book - Gina Ford

The Contented Little Baby Book is the perfect alternative. Based on twelve years of research and studying the natural sleep rhythms and feeding patterns of young babies, top maternity nurse Gina Ford has devised a strategy that is easy to follow and takes into account the needs of individual babies. Gina's secret is simple. Once you've established her routine, everything else will follow. As a result, your baby will: * Sleep through the night from an early age * Feed regularly and well from either the breast or bottle * Be less likely to suffer from colic and * You will get a better night's sleep and feel more in control Practical and calm and ...

The Contented Little Baby Book - Gina Ford

should come with a health warning as unfortunately books can't be banned! I have literally cried over heargin some mums experiences of trying to follow this book. I believe Gina Ford is exploiting new mums, who these day often have little family around to advise and help, and making alot of money. If you ahve to read a childcare book try "the womanly art of breastfeeding" anything by William Sears or to do with Attachment Parenting. I will finish with a quote from Dr William Sears, paediatrician - "If we were all first time parents isolated on a deserted island without the advice of baby books, child psycholgists, or in-laws - you would care for ...