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She is on Discovery health (153 or 154 I think on Sky) at lunchtimes. Her book is pretty controversial though, along with one called the contented little baby book. But each to their own. You do what suits you and your baby best. I like the What to expect... series. I had one for pregnancy, babies and toddlers - really helpful and useful. Am all for this thread though. I do use parenting websites, but spend most of my time on here so it'd be good to keep this going! Estelle :0)

Anybody know what the toddler version of the book is called please? I know my friend and neighbour would welcome it. By the way,when her second baby was born (now the toddler) we overcame the disruption if baby was asleep when time to fetch the older one from nursery by me just popping across and listening for her waking up (the nursery is only two minutes away). Chrissie

Please remember that the baby has not read the book and doesn't know what its supposed to do. Things have changed so much - when I was a baby I and lots of other babies were put in prams outside in the garden and ignored until feeding time. We weren't surrounded by stimulating mobiles and Mozart CDs to activate our reasoning. At school I spent whole afternoons playing in the Wendy house or threading beads. So some things to do with child care are important advances in our knowledge of young children, and others are just fads and fashions. If you are a new mum you are doing a brilliant job. I look back at what I worried about when my two were babies and I can't understand why I bothered to invest so much emotion into it - like potty training, its all-consuming when you are going through it and after wards you can barely remember how it went. I do miss the chubby toddler bit, but I am so glad I don't have to wipe bottoms any more!! nell

brilliant idea jenny :-)

Hi Mommy, An excellent idea! I would have loved a support group when my kids were babies. I try to give advice "gently gently" to my neighbours. One suggestion has worked though (with the neighbour). Her 5 year old was going to bed at 11pm. She wanted to know if this was too late!!!! She is the 3rd child. I suggested 7.30 - 8.00. Now she is in bed by 8.00. and sleeping through. Obviously she needs it.

Jenny Hi, This a brilliant idea, so glad I met you in Wakefield. That book, Baby Whispers sounds good too, an ideal present for a new mum or even mum to be. Love June xx

My daughter had her 3 rd baby 5 months ago.He has been the most difficult probably because he was constantly out of routine due to taking kids to school & kindergarten.I found an excellent book in my doctors library which I could borrow.Its called Baby Whisperer.As you can guess from the title its someone who really understands babies.My daughter is reading through it and has said she wished she had read it before any of the children.She has learned the TYPE of baby he is and how to handle him.The book will be doing the rounds of all the pregnant mums (my daughter in law) having her first.One of the problems suggested not to over stimulate the baby.There are so MANY noisy play things and babies cant handle it. Well thats my contribution.

Jenny, I think it's a good idea. I remember when I had my first bairn how useless and stupid I felt. I never had any of my own family around and I wanted the in-laws to think I was coping fine. The same with health visitors, you didn't want them to think you couldn't cope. So if there's friendly advice and support on here, surely that can only be good. Christine x

I think its a great idea, Wend

I have just realised that there are a few new mums that might be having problems. I would like to start this thread, so anyone that's in need of support can ask questions about any problems or worries that they may have with their babies, toddlers and older children. All of us that have had children could give our advice, on what we think those with problems could do for the best. Obviously, we must let it be known that no parent should take our advise in some cases without consulting their GP, National helplines etc. I am talking about those that have little problems, that they are not quiet sure about. Silly little things etc etc. ************************ If any members think this thread is a little bit out of order, please let me know and i will remove it. Jenny