The Baby Book

February 1, 1993
This book is based upon William Sears' "experience as a pediatrician, Martha's as a nurse, and [their] mutual experience as parents of eight." The Sears advocate, and explain how to succeed at, "attachment parenting," which deems it okay to "wear," "share sleep with," and otherwise form close bonds between infants and parents. There are some atypical recommendations for family intimacy as well as many conventional suggestions for noting and stimulating infant and toddler development. The final chapters on common medical problems and emergency procedures will bring essential reassurance and information to many new parents. ((Reviewed Feb. 1, 1994))(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 1993, American Library Association.)