Product Description

Everything you need to know for the first five years of your child’s life from parenting expert, Dr Miriam Stoppard Let parenting guru, Dr Miriam Stoppard, guide you through the essentials of baby and childcare in a new edition of this ultimate one-stop guide. From bathing a newborn to choosing a preschool, in-depth practical advice will give you the confidence to make the best decisions for your child. Case studies give insights on topics including single parenting and dealing with sibling rivalry. Plus find vital first aid guidelines and healthcare advice. This is the one book all parents need on their bookshelves.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6576 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Review
Takes the mystery out of parenting . . . its commonsense approach will inform, reassure and inspire all parents. (The Times )

About the Author
Dr Miriam Stoppard – doctor and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, is the UK’s best-known expert on pregnancy and birth. A popular medical writer, broadcaster, and newspaper advice columnist, she is trusted by millions of mums and dads for her clear, accessible advice. Find out more at www.miriamstoppard.com.

Customer Reviews

Happy advice
I must have read a different book to the previous reviewer! I found it full of helpful, kind advice. I bought it when I had my little boy and didn't notice it being particularly gender biased. What she does say is that you can encourage traits in your child - little boys are often good at puzzles - make sure you give your daughter puzzles too! Little girls tend to be more interested in books - make sure you read to your son!
As with most aspects of childcare, as everyone's child is an individual (makes the world a more interesting place that we're all that way), you have to pick and choose the advice that best suits your style, your inclination and your offspring! I'm not a Gina Ford fan - but that doesn't mean I've not found things in her books that have been useful; particularly when my daughter arrived and I had to deal with two.
I would recommend this book - it covers a vast area of ground - but I wouldn't say it was the ONLY one I'd want on my bookshelf.

Essential book for being a mum
Complete Baby and Childcare: Everything You Need to Know for the First Five YearsI bought the pregnancy book and found it contained everything you need to know (just as the book states!). Miriam Stoppard is a name you know you can trust and it is a good reference book for everything you encounter and need to handle when you become parents for the first time. Highly recommended reading.

Offensive!!
Unless you are parents of little girls do not buy this book. I am a proud mum to 2 beautiful boys and found the contents of this book offensive. In it little boys are called "dirty, lazy, rough, slow to name but a few whereas girls are considered smarter, more friendly and basically much quicker to progress at every stage. I found myself becoming more and more annoyed and eventually filed it in the bin!!