Synopses & Reviews
Each day of baby's first year is filled with intense joy and wonder, along with moments of fatigue and self-doubt thrown into the mix. For every new parent - determined to set baby on a loving, nurturing course but too exhausted to think straight - Happy Baby, Happy You shares hundreds of fun and easy ways to focus on the bliss of bonding with a new infant.
Beginning with the nursery, author Karyn Siegel-Maier offers tips for creating a comfortable environment that stimulates an infant's curiosity. Paint a wall mural, search out natural fibers for clothes and bedding, and keep an eye out for harmful plastics. Every little thing in a baby's small world is important.
Simple bonding activities encourage parents to remember that every moment is special. From snuggling and cuddling to singing and reading poetry, touch and sound awaken baby's responses. It's never too early to share favorite songs, an afternoon walk in a meadow, or a quick session of baby bicycle. These and many other games and exercises remind parents of the daily possibilities for teaching, sharing, playing, and loving.
Also included are recipes and formulas for nutritious baby foods, nontoxic lotions and cleansers, and homeopathic remedies for minor irritations. And, because it's important to take good care of the new parents, there are gentle reminders to stop and breathe, indulge in a quick facial massage, or relax with a cup of tea.
Synopsis
Amusing toys and snuggly blankets are wonderful, but the greatest gift a newborn receives is the love and support of his or her parents. In this guide to a joyful and low-stress first year with baby, Karyn Siegel-Maier presents hundreds of simple ideas for bonding, playing, learning, and nurturing. Start cutting sponges into fun shapes for bath time, making homemade baby food your little one will love, and gearing up for another session of baby bicycle as you make the most of your precious time together.
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Synopsis
Cuddles and kisses, games and storytelling, good nutrition and a safe nursery -- all are gifts that loving parents share with their precious newborns. Make baby's first year magical and rewarding with hundreds of simple ideas for bonding, playing, learning, and nurturing.
Cut sponges into fun shapes for bath time. Keep baby's changing area fresh and clean with a homeade disinfectant. Go to the park and smell the roses. Whip up homemade, healthful baby food. And never forget to be kind to yourself. The best gift you can give your baby is a happy you.
About the Author
Karyn Siegel-Maier is a health writer, the mother of three, and the author of The Naturally Clean Home. She contributes articles about herbal health and alternative medicine to magazines including Natural Living Today and Mother Earth News.