The Baby Book by Rachel Waddilove
Published in paperback by Lion Hudson
Rachel Waddilove has worked for many years as a private maternity nurse; her clients include Lady Ivar Mountbatten and Gwyneth Paltrow. In this book, she draws on her considerable professional and personal experience to advise young parents on everything they need to know about looking after a baby in its first year. Areas covered include: needs for the nursery, coming home from hospital, breast feeding vs bottle feeding, establishing a routine, sleep, crying and introducing solid food. In addition to the host of practical information given, Rachel also considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming parents.
Rachel draws on her considerable professional and personal experience, to advise new and expectant parents on everything they need to know about looking after a baby in its first year.
Practical issues are covered leading up to the time baby arrives, such as the nursery, what is required and coming home from hospital. It also covers issues such as bottle versus breast, how to establish a routine with your baby, dealing with crying and how to get your baby to sleep through the night
In addition to the wealth of practical information given, Rachel also considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming parents.
Praise For Rachel: "Rachel’s flexible yet structured routine was just the thing for our daughter.....Rachel’s advice on everything from breastfeeding to parenting was invaluable."
Gwyneth Paltrow
Rachel's down-to-earth style and experience make ‘The Baby Book’ an essential guide for parents new and experienced who want a happy, healthy start to family life.
'For sensible, practical advice look no further than The Baby Book. Author Rachel Waddilove...has plenty of know-how to share’.
Inspire Magazine
'The wisest book about families I have ever read.'
Daily Telegraph
'A calm, level-headed ream of advice from someone who has seen it all before.if you'd like a maternity nurse and can't afford one, this book isn't a bad substitute!'
This book is perfect to dip in and out of and take the help that is needed!
