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Toddler 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice For Your Toddler
You’ve made it! Your baby has turned one! Now the real fun begins. From temper tantrums to toilet training, raising a toddler brings its own set of challenges and questions — and Toddler 411 has the answers. Following on the heels of the best-seller Baby 411, Toddler 411 bottles the wisdom of parents who’ve “been there, done that” . . . and combines it with solid medical a...more
Paperback, 3rd Edition, 544 pages
Published
2011
by Windsor Peak Press
(first published 2006)
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I picked up Toddler 411 because I enjoyed the authors' Baby Bargains book so much. The authors have a matter-of-fact style to parenting and I appreciate their non-judgmental approach to controversial topics. Overall, Toddler 411 was much of what I expected from them.
The book is an encyclopedia of toddler. It covers everything you could imagine: milestones, weird but normal behaviors, potty training, transitioning to a big kid bed, and a whole chapter on poop (if you have a toddler then you know...more
The book is an encyclopedia of toddler. It covers everything you could imagine: milestones, weird but normal behaviors, potty training, transitioning to a big kid bed, and a whole chapter on poop (if you have a toddler then you know...more
Toddler 411 (much as its predecessor, Baby 411) is a great book to have on hand when you have a question about your child that you don't feel warrants a doctor call, and yet you feel you need a little bit more than your own common sense. It's straight-laced answers are very calming in the wake of some of toddlerhood's scariest scenarios for a parent (illness, etc.). The Q&A form in which it's written makes things easy to find. Once you've read it through once, you can easily revert back to p...more
This is an excellent book that delves into many differet issues you may run into as a parent. The advice is helpful and informative. I think whenever you read books like this you have to be knowledgeable about your child and family, and ultimately make the best decisions for your child regardless of some peoples' opinions; however, this has great information covering everything from sickness, sleep problems, medications, and old wives tales. Some of the stories are humourous, and the book is jus...more
Ok. Some stuff was helpful, other stuff was the kind of stuff that can make you crazy.
Great reference book. I stumbled upon it at the Library, but now want it for my own book shelf. The concluding chapters on illness and First Aid are something I would like to have at my fingertips when needed.
Many authors of mom-help books try to use humor -- and completely fail. Fields might just be the first one I've seen succeed. Her humor comes at just the right time, and it isn't forced.
If I go through the baby stage again, I'll have a copy of Baby 411 on hand. I'm sure it is just as fabul...more
Many authors of mom-help books try to use humor -- and completely fail. Fields might just be the first one I've seen succeed. Her humor comes at just the right time, and it isn't forced.
If I go through the baby stage again, I'll have a copy of Baby 411 on hand. I'm sure it is just as fabul...more
Jan 26, 2011
Sera
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Barnes and Noble
This book provides a comprehensive overview of what parents can expect in the toddler years. Mostly a reference tool for quick answers, I'll likely start here, and then read more in depth from my other parenting books that delve into the various subject matter more deeply.
My favorite parts were the developmental milestones and when to take your child to the ER versus to the doctor versus the need for no medical visit at all. This approach is taken in different ways in regard to various topics,...more
My favorite parts were the developmental milestones and when to take your child to the ER versus to the doctor versus the need for no medical visit at all. This approach is taken in different ways in regard to various topics,...more
Written in a pretty humorous way that makes it more approachable. Lots of basic information-- especially medical-- that may come in handy as my son gets older. I was a little dissatisfied with it, however, because it had almost nothing on weaning or sleep issues, which I'm particularly interested in. Seems like they assume that those things are water under the bridge once you're child reaches one. They are also proponents of a very regimented and organized life which might not work for every par...more
Mar 14, 2009
chanceofbooks
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2009-keepers,
2009-read
I've been reading a lot of toddler books lately, and this is one of the best. I love the easy to follow format, and I love the emphasis on practical solutions that are child-centered. I really like how encompasses so many aspects of toddlerhood in one easy reference versus one book for discipline and one for nutrition etc.
A great follow-on to Baby 411. I have read this book over and over and refer to it often. It does repeat some of the info from Baby 411 that is still relevant, but adds a lot of new info as well. It seems that every time something changes with my son or a new issue crops up, I find another relevant gem in the book.
I was looking for an owners manual for my 2 1/2 year old and this book does offer good practical advice. I want to read more on this topic so I am looking for other good reads. The book did have a lot of information about diseases and issues that really didn't apply but was good to learn about.
Out of the numerous books out there, I've loved the 411 series for babies and toddlers. Packed full of great information. This book is as much as primer for dealing with the toddler years as it is a reference. Well written, easy to digest, interesting and most importantly helpful.
we've picked this book up more times than I can count. Covers (in brief) almost every toddler issue under the sun. Love the practical, no-nonesense approach. We've kept track of most of Ariana's milestones in this & the 1st book Baby 411.
I use this book regularly - there is so much I've already forgotten from when my first one was a toddler. Great for looking something up quickly, the organization and format are well thought out. Very practical and funny too.
I only gave this 4 stars because a lot of the health information is repetitive to Baby 411. But the tips on discipline, eating and chapters related to a Toddler are great. I'd definitely recommend.
loved this book. Quick, direct and to the point. I especially loved the categories of issues of emergency room asap or you can watch and wait the night and call the pediatrician in the AM.
Mar 01, 2009
Lorri
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
new parents, moms, adoptive moms
Recommended to Lorri by:
Susan
Shelves:
parenting-baby-books,
adoption
This was a companion to the Baby 411 book (which I love). This book does provide you with the basics of caring for a Toddler. It is a great primer especially for the new parent.
Love the book AND Ari...Trip and I are lucky to have her as our pedi! Her resume is of course impressive, but she's so down to earth and easy to talk to.
It didn't have as much on the behavior modification and parenting of a toddler as I would have liked. What I did read was interesting and informative but I need more. I read Baby 411 and there was a bunch of pediatric medical information that was repeated in this book.
This is a great book , especially for new moms or if you are having a nanny come to your home ! Breaks everything down so much quicker!
Jul 13, 2011
Ashley DeHaye
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2011,
children-education-parenting
Baby 411 and Toddler 411 are my must-have references for basic information about diet, medical issues, growth, etc. Invaluable!
Mostly interesting info, but not all useful. It seems to have mostly good ideas. 3 1/2 stars maybe.
Way better than What to Expect the Toddler years. More managable, condensed, and organized.
I love all of these books. It is so nice to have some no non-sense advice at anytime of the day.
it was good and informatibe but for some reason it did not feel as complete as baby 411.
this series so far (baby 411, toddler 411, baby bargains) has been a great resource.
Easy to navigate. Quick, simple advice.
Great resource! My go-to book for help.
My boyfriend Logan is turning three, and has been having lots of temper tantrums lately, so I wanted to see if the experts could recommend any strategies for coping. It turns out I am already helping him the way the author suggests, guess all that child-rearing experience is coming in handy, but it was nice to know that I'm on the right track.
Very helpful!
Mar 15, 2008
cagey
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
parenting-and-pregnancy
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Hands down, this book combined with Toddler 411 are the parenting books I would own if I could only have two. They have absolutely everything you need for your child up to about kindergarten in 2 concise volumes that are easy to read, entertaining (you'll laugh out loud) and most importantly, are conveniently organized as a reference tool. The overall tone of these two books is that of a "Hey, you'll be okay Grasshopper." one that is comforting and reassuring.
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