Best Baby & Toddler Parenting Books
Here you will get Best Baby & Toddler Parenting Books For you.This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
1. What to Expect When You're Expecting
Author: by Heidi Murkoff
Workman Publishing
English
656 pages
America’s pregnancy bible answers all your baby questions. When can I take home a pregnancy test? How can I eat for two if I’m too queasy to eat for one? Can I keep up my spinning classes? Is fish safe to eat?
And what’s this I hear about soft cheese? Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job? I’m blotchy and broken outwhere’s the glow? Should we do a gender reveal? What about a 4-D ultrasound? Will I know labor when I feel it?
Your pregnancy explained and your pregnant body demystified, head (what to do about those headaches) to feet (why they’re so swollen), back (how to stop it from aching) to front (why you can’t tell a baby by mom’s bump). Filled with must-have information, practical advice, realistic insight, easy-to-use tips, and lots of reassurance, you’ll also find the very latest on prenatal screenings, which medications are safe, and the most current birthing optionsfrom water birth to gentle c-sections.
Your pregnancy lifestyle gets equal attention, too: eating (including food trends) to coffee drinking, working out (and work) to sex, travel to beauty, skin care, and more. Have pregnancy symptoms? You willand you’ll find solutions for them all. Expecting multiples?
2. Potty Training in 3 Days: The Step-by-Step Plan for a Clean Break from Dirty Diapers
Author: by Brandi Brucks
English
106 pages
1623157900
Help toddlers ages 1 to 3 go from dirty diapers to using the potty in just 3 days! Ditch the diapers in no time with this step-by-step plan. Filled with expert advice accrued over thousands of cases, this potty training book makes it easy to get your child to start using the toilet.
This guide covers everything you need to know, from prepping for your potty training weekend to supporting and encouraging your child once they’ve made it through the three days. Go beyond other potty training books with: A proven planPotty train your child fast with a 5-step plan that includes useful tips and tricks for succeeding every step of the way.
Insight into your childUnderstand what’s going on in your child’s head, how to recognize when they’re ready for potty training, and more. Ways to stay coolKeep calm through every accident thanks to a kind and conversational approach that takes the stress out of potty training.
Say bye-bye to diapers with Potty Training in 3 Days.
3. Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right (1) (Oh Crap Parenting)
Author: by Jamie Glowacki
Gallery Books
English
288 pages
Straight up, parent tested, and funny to boot, Jamie gives you all the information you need. Amber Dusick, author of Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures A proven six-step plan to help you toilet train your preschooler quickly and successfully, from potty-training expert, Pied Piper of Poop, and social worker Jamie Glowacki.
Worried about potty training? Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert, show you how it’s done. Her 6-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents.
Here’s the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 2030 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few daysbut Jamie’s got you covered even if it takes a little longer).
If you’ve ever said to yourself: * How do I know if my kid is ready? Why won’t my child poop in the potty? How do I avoid potty power struggles? How can I get their daycare provider on board? My kid was doing so wellwhy is he regressing?
4. Baby Sign Language Made Easy: 101 Signs to Start Communicating with Your Child Now
Author: by Lane Rebelo
English
168 pages
1641520779
The easy way to teach sign language to babies and toddlers ages 0 to 3 Sign language is a fun and effective way for babies to communicate without words and develop essential early learning skills, but knowing where to start can be a challenge.
This book of baby sign language makes it easy, with 101 useful, everyday ASL signs and a clear, simple format that explains what signs are best to start with and tips for teaching them. Whether it’s asking for milk or telling you that they’re tired, you’ll learn how to give your baby the tools to tell you what they’re thinking.
Baby sign language basicsGet an overview of what baby sign language is and how it can help you and your child connect, as well as how it can aid in their development. How to teach signsFind guidance for getting started, capturing your baby’s attention, and when to add more signs based on their age and progress.
Easy organizationEach chapter is organized by topics like mealtime, getting dressed, playtime, animals, and feelings, so it’s quick to find the signs you need. Start communicating early, with the baby sign language book that makes it simple.
5. What to Expect the First Year (What to Expect (Workman Publishing))
Author: by Heidi Murkoff
Workman Publishing
English
704 pages
With over 11 million copies in print, What to Expect: The First Year, now in a completely revised third edition, is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever.
Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated. Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than everpacked with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before.
Illustrations are new, too. Among the changes: Baby care fundamentalscrib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplementsare revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture).
6. My First Book of Baby Signs: 40 Essential Signs to Learn and Practice
Author: by Lane Rebelo
English
50 pages
1648766595
Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3 Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part storybook and part sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together.
Practice communicating with important, everyday signs for everything from basics like eat, milk, and mommy to more advanced ideas like help, potty, and I love you. This book makes it fun and easy to learn helpful baby signs with: Storybook styleEach sign is presented with picture book illustrations that depict the word as well as both written and visual instructions for how to sign it properly.
Interactive learningModel each sign for your baby as you come to the word in the story, allowing you to learn and practice together. 40 Real ASL signsThese signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you’ll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.
7. The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
Author: by Simone Davies
Workman Publishing Company
English
256 pages
Turn your home into a Montessori homeand become a more mindful, attentive, and easygoing parent. It’s time to change the way we see toddlers. Using the principles developed by the educator Dr. Maria Montessori, Simone Davies shows how to turn life with a terrible two into a mutually rich and rewarding time of curiosity, learning, respect, and discovery.
With hundreds of practical ideas for every aspect of living with a toddler, here are five principles for feeding your child’s natural curiosity, from Trust in the child to Fostering a sense of wonder. Step-by-step ways to cultivate daily routines with ease, like brushing teeth, toilet-training, dealing with siblings, losing the pacifier.
Plus learn how to: Stay composed when your toddler is not and set limits with love and respectwithout resorting to bribes or punishmentSet up your home and get rid of the chaosCreate Montessori activities that are just right for your one-to-three-year-oldRaise an inquisitive learner who loves exploring the world around themSee the world through your toddler’s eyes and be surprised and delighted by their perspectiveBe your child’s guideand truly celebrate every stage
8. Let's Go to the Potty!: A Potty Training Book for Toddlers
Author: by Allison Jandu
Rockridge Press
English
50 pages
An illustrated story to help kids ages 1 to 3 use the potty with confidence Provide your toddler the gentle support and encouragement they need during potty training. Let’s Go to the Potty is an engaging, story-driven guide for toddlers who are ready to break free of the diaper.
Playful pictures give toddlers visual clues as to what their progress will look like, and a short, rhyming potty song teaches toddlers to communicate their needs. Let’s Go to the Potty includes:Age-appropriate contentGet toddlers interested in potty training with easy-to-understand, child-friendly language and images.
On-the-job potty trainingYour little one can enjoy this book while on the potty, helping them develop positive feelings about the potty and reinforce their learning. Support for all toddlersAn inclusive, gender-neutral approach makes it easy for any toddler to see themselves in the story.
Watch diapers fall by the wayside thanks to this engaging potty training book for toddlers.
9. The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding
Author: by Simone Davies
Workman Publishing Company
English
288 pages
It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm.
Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the bestselling The Montessori Toddler, and Junnifa Uzodike, it’s a book filled with hundreds of practical ideas for understanding what is actually happening with your baby, and how you can mindfully assist in their learning and development.
Including how to:Prepare yourself for parenthoodphysically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Become an active observer to understand what your baby is really telling you. Create Montessori spaces in your home, including yes spaces where nothing is off-limits. Set up activities that encourage baby’s movement and language development at their own paceRaise a secure baby who’s ready to explore the world with confidence.
10. 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
Author: by Thomas Phelan Ph.D.
SOURCEBOOKS
English
320 pages
“Everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, ‘That’s one.That’s two. That’s three.’ And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!” PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child?
Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to get your kids to behave without yelling? Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child, this parenting book can help you create a calm, happy home.”Phelan’s method has a proven track record of ending the negotiations and getting kids back on track…
1-2-3 {Magic} is the gold standard of child discipline for good reason. ” Library Journal-STARREDSince kids don’t come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed the #1 selling child discipline book in the country – a quick, simple, and scientifically proven way to parent that actually works!
Using his signature counting method, Dr. Phelan helps parents to quickly, calmly, and effectively stop behaviors like tantrums and meltdowns, whining and pouting, talking back, sibling rivalry and more in toddlers, preschoolers, and middle schoolers. He guides parents through drama-free discipline methods that will help with:Getting kids to listen Dealing with difficult/spirited children How to discipline a toddler What to do about sibling rivalry No drama when you disciplineDr. Phelan also covers how you can easily establish positive routines with children ages 2 12 around: Bedtime Dinnertime Homework Getting up and out in the morning and tips for strengthening your relationship with your kidsMillions of parents from all over the world have used the award-winning 1-2-3 Magic to raise happier families and put the fun back into parenting, combining love and logic to make you a more peaceful parent with a happy kid.”1-2-3 Magic simplifies everything I’ve read in other books, which makes it very easy to follow.
11. How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)
Author: by Joanna Faber
Scribner
English
432 pages
Over 200,000 copies in print! A must-have guide for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed The Parenting Bible.
For nearly forty years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, tailor How to Talk’s powerful communication skills to parents of children ages two to seven.
Faber and King, each a parenting expert in her own right, share their wisdom accumulated over years of conducting How To Talk workshops with parents, teachers, and pediatricians. With a lively combination of storytelling, cartoons, and observations from their workshops, they provide concrete tools and tips that will transform your relationship with the children in your life.
12. Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning: How to Integrate Foods, Master Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies
Author: by Malina Malkani MS RDN CDN
English
144 pages
164611194X
Your safe and healthy guide to baby-led weaning for babies 6 to 12 months Start your little one on solid foods the healthy way. Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning empowers you to help your baby feed themselves while they develop motor skills and an adventurous palate.
Learn when to begin baby-led weaning and what to expect along the way while also getting practical advice for creating balanced, whole-food meals that your baby can eat alongside the rest of the family. Go beyond other baby books about feeding, with advice for: Getting startedDiscover a basic overview of how baby-led weaning works, and find out if and when it’s the right approach for your baby.
Staying safeBreathe easy with safety guidelines that include information on prohibited foods and smart kitchen habits. Identifying allergiesFind out how to navigate or even prevent allergies and sensitivities as your baby tries new foods for the first time. Help your baby take the lead on their exploration of solid foods with this accessible guide to baby-led weaning.
13. On Becoming Babywise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep – New Edition
Author: by Robert Bucknam M.D.
English
276 pages
1932740228
Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. And co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world’s leading experts on baby sleep and feeding patterns. Millions of new mothers across the globe are coming toward this new brand at an increasing pace as they find and share the life changing success they are achieving with their newborns.
This updated Anniversary edition celebrates 30 years with Bucknam and Ezzo’s groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 20 languages around the world. For 30 years, On Becoming Babywise has been the de facto newborn parenting manual for naturally synchronizing your baby’s feeding time, waketime and nighttime sleep cycles, so the whole family can sleep through the night.
In his 4th decade as a licensed Pediatrician, Dr. Robert Bucknam, M.D. Along with co-author Gary Ezzo, demonstrate how order and stability are mutual allies of every newborn’s metabolism and how parents can take advantage of these biological propensities.
14. The Happiest Baby on the Block; Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer
Author: by Harvey Karp
0553393235
Bantam
English
Never again will you have to stand by helplessly while your little baby cries and cries. There is a way to calm most crying babies …Usually in minutes! Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable techniques for soothing babies and increasing sleep.
Now his landmark bookfully revised and updated with the latest insights into infant sleep, bedsharing, breastfeeding, swaddling, and SIDS riskcan teach you too! Dr. Karp’s highly successful method is based on four revolutionary concepts: 1. The Fourth Trimester: Why babies still yearn for a womblike atmosphere …Even after birth 2.
The Calming Reflex: An off switch all babies are born with 3. The 5 S’s: Five easy steps to turn on your baby’s amazing calming reflex 4. The Cuddle Cure: How to combine the 5 S’s to calm even colicky babies With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block!
15. As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby
Author: by Korie Herold
English
160 pages
194451547X
A modern take on a baby memory book and journal, As You Grow stands out from the crowd of baby books with its elegant, chic, and timeless design. The gender-neutral artwork with guided sections provide space for every family to record moments from pregnancy to age five.
Author and illustrator Korie Herold poured over every page, adding artistic detail and flourishes that work to create a book you can interact with now, and look back on for a lifetime. This chic design promotes longevity, as this keepsake book is intended to be shared and displayed for years to come.
As You Grow is inclusive of every modern family. Sections include: Pregnancy to birth Baby’s first weeks Baby’s first year Development to age 5 Firsts, milestones, and precious, sweet, and silly moments to remember Lined pages for journal entries and letters for your childSpecial Features: Chic, gender-neutral design Elegant linen cover Acid-free and archival paper Generous 9.75″ x 9.
75″ trim size offers ample space for photos Lay-flat design allows you to easily write in the book Pocket section dividers provide space to safely store keepsakes Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and celebrate
16. Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: A Step-by-Step Plan for Baby Sleep Success
Author: by Suzy Giordano
TarcherPerigee
English
160 pages
There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective “Limited- Crying Solution” that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at nightand three hours in the dayby the age of twelve weeks old.
Giordano is the mother of five children and one of the most sought-after baby sleep specialists in the country. The Washington Post calls her a baby sleep “guru” and “an underground legend in the Washington area for her ability to teach newborns how to achieve that parenting nirvana: sleeping through the night.” Her sleep plan has been tested with singletons, twins, triplets, babies with special needs, and colicky babiesand it has never failed.
Whether you are pregnant, first-time parents, or parents who seek a different path with your second or third child, anyone can benefit from the Baby Coach’s popular system of regular feeding times, twelve hours of sleep at night and three hours of sleep during the day, and the peace of mind that comes with taking the parent and child out of a sleep- deprived world.
