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Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care
OVER 50 MILLION COPIES IN PRINT!
THE CLASSIC THAT CONTINUES TO GROW WITH THE TIMES! For sixty-five years, parents have relied on the expert advice of renowned pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock. But while children never change, issues and concerns do. Dr. Robert Needlman, himself a top-notch pediatrician, has newly updated and expanded this timeless classic to speak to a
...morePaperback, Eighth Edition, 992 pages
Published
June 1st 2004
by Pocket
(first published 1957)
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Probably the most important book in my library for the first 10 years of my kids' lives. It was the book to turn to when they had spots or fevers or just would not go to sleep.... Dr. Spock always gave common sense advice. The reference guide to symptoms in the back was invaluable more than once in answering the huge question every new parent has -- it is 2:00 in the morning - "should I call the doctor for this, or can it wait until morning?"
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We've read though the chapters on pregnancy. Now I guess it is almost time for the infant section. Yikes!!
Excellent Resource for quick infant/child health info.
Intended as a resource for parents who have children of all ages, I would only this book as a supplement to a more detailed book. Spock's aim is for breadth, not depth. Although what it written seems sound ( I highlighted and dog-eared relevant pages), I stopped about 20% in, since I only have a two year old and am expecting our second child. This book contains up to date information and resources, but by the time I will need to use the adolescent section, this book will be outdated. Still, I ma...more
So with a daughter on the way, I've found myself reading rearing books. I'm getting great information, but only made it as far as the twos.
Where are the dragons? Ninja assassins? Robots and their laws?
There wasn't even one chapter on where in the nursery is best for katana placement. Seriously. I have no idea where to put my swords. Spock was no help for that.
It's funny saying (or rather thinking) that. Usually, most Vulcans are good in a pinch.
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Where are the dragons? Ninja assassins? Robots and their laws?
There wasn't even one chapter on where in the nursery is best for katana placement. Seriously. I have no idea where to put my swords. Spock was no help for that.
It's funny saying (or rather thinking) that. Usually, most Vulcans are good in a pinch.
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I don't have any children, but I have a gang of nieces and nephews, plus I've babysat a lot of tykes. I found an early edition of this book at a tag sale for a quarter and couldn't resist. If this was required reading in school, the world would be a much better place. Not only is it jam-packed with information on everything about babies and children, but it's written in an engaging, down-to-earth style.
This is a book that I read the sections I need when I want to know, rather than reading cover to cover. Unlike some guides, it's arranged topically rather than by age, so skipping around is really a necessity. It gives some great advice and gives a lot of the "whys" of childcare - why shouldn't you save the extra food from the baby jar? Body fluids are sterile to the body they came out of... so what if saliva gets into the rest of the food? Turns out that (here's a reminder from 4t...more
I'm currently reading the 40th edition of this classic book. Of course, some of the information is dated, such as how to prepare bottles, but so far Dr. Spock's general philosophy on child rearing seems reasonable. Interestingly, my parents used this book when I was a baby; hopefully that's not where they got some of their funny ideas! I guess I'll find out as I read more.
EVERY parent should read Dr. Spock's latest edition. It tells you how to cope with each and every thing concerning babies and older children, too. Read the book in small bites and read it BEFORE the baby is born so you won't be so overwhelmed when baby comes home. It helped me in 1970, 1979 and 1982. Good luck to your family, too.
Found this at my mother-in-law's house. It's the 7th edition, updated in 1998. Interesting. Lots of things I like, some I don't. Was he really saying this stuff in 1945? (No spanking. Validate children's negative feelings, etc.)Would love to get a copy of the 1945 edition to see what's changed.
This book is full of advice to new parents & parents of young children from an expert in the field. I read it too, many years ago, but later discovered that babies don't come with instruction manuals, & that following a book to raise my children was just dumb.
Little asked question: How did Spock become such an expert on children when he was never a father? Hmmm...To me that contradicts ANY believability & credibility he is supposed to have.
Little asked question: How did Spock become such an expert on children when he was never a father? Hmmm...To me that contradicts ANY believability & credibility he is supposed to have.
I've been reading and re-reading versions of Dr. Spock since I was a teenager. It was interesting seeing how advice changed, but has always been presented respectfully and without too much bias.
This book probably saved my life during December 1966 when I was a very young first time Mum with a colicky baby. When the second one came along in 1969 I didn't seem to need it nearly as much.
When you don't know what you're doing-anybody's an authority. For the most part-parenting turned out to be common sense and seeing what you think in print in one of these books, so it's okay.
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A very good go-to guide whenever you're unsure about baby.
Sure, there are lots of opinions on the internet, but it is hard to know which are legitimate sources.
Sure, there are lots of opinions on the internet, but it is hard to know which are legitimate sources.
I REALLY like this book. Much better than the "what to expect" books. It goes from pregnancy through school-age kids, and the info is very easy to find.
Read it 23 years ago with my first, again 20 years ago with #2 and now again reading the updated edition #8! Wonder how much has changed in 20 years?
Great! Especially in the middle of the night when presented w/ a "what in the heck" situation. Having four boys keeps you on your toes!
My husband and I read this together when we were expecting our first child. It was very enjoyable and stimulated a lively conversation.
A wonderful gift from Bill and has been a great reference, especially to help explain Luxmi's "poo strikes". :)
Quite useful...yet it is so detailed and needs much time to get to the point...but it is a must to have anyway.
Best most helpful baby book ever. Highly recommended! This book has saved Mark at least 3 trips to the doctor.
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read it about 35 years ago. Can't for the life of me figure out why conservatives complained about it!
If only baby's came with instruction manuals . . . It gave me something to read while I was pregnant.
Another book I am reading for the book I am writing. One of my favorite outtakes thus far from this book updated in 1962:
"[A father:] might make the formula on Sunday. If the baby is on a 2 A.M. bottle in the early weeks, when the mother is still pretty tired, this is a good feeding for the father to take over. It's nice for him, if he can, to go along to the doctor's office for the baby's regular visits. It gives him a chance to bring up those questions that are bothering him and ...more
"[A father:] might make the formula on Sunday. If the baby is on a 2 A.M. bottle in the early weeks, when the mother is still pretty tired, this is a good feeding for the father to take over. It's nice for him, if he can, to go along to the doctor's office for the baby's regular visits. It gives him a chance to bring up those questions that are bothering him and ...more
The book I raised my childen on, since I had no family to guide me.
1st and 7th edition.
1st and 7th edition.
I liked how this book was set up. I didn't read it all b/c it goes through school-age kids. I suppose I could consult this book when that time comes. Covers plenty of topics useful to all parents, especially first-time parents.
if you like books, you must have a book about your baby. this is one of them.
my edition is from my mother so it's a bit earlier than the 8th version!
You can not be a parent without this wonderful book in your library!
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