PublishedAllen & Unwin, May 2016 |
ISBN9781743439968 |
FormatSoftcover, 288 pages |
Dimensions23.5cm × 15.5cm × 2.5cm |
'Cath Curtin is the newborn baby guru! A calming voice, a gentle hand and a wealth of knowledge during one of the most incredible but terrifying times of your life - new parenthood. To have Cath's support after the birth of my first son was invaluable and I don't know how I would have done it without her!' Rebecca Judd
Cathryn Curtin has delivered more than 10,000 babies over the last 40 years, so she understands how the first six weeks of a baby's life are vital for establishing habits that help create a healthy, happy routine for your baby and a loving lifelong bond between you and your child.
In this practical and easy-to-use guide, Midwife Cath covers all aspects of a newborn's first weeks, from caring for your baby to coping with the sudden emotional and physical changes of new parenthood. By following her brilliant bath, bottle and bed routine, you'll enjoy a deep sleep for up to five hours in these demanding early weeks while your partner has some precious one-on-one time with your child.
These first weeks of a baby's life can be a challenge for any new parent. Midwife Cath's invaluable experience and wisdom will guide you through them as well as help you establish a routine that will ensure a healthier, happier baby and better-rested and more confident parents.
Lana works in the marketing department at Boffins Books and spends the rest of her time writing and wrangling her little kids. You'll find her reading from every aisle at the store, as her interests range wide.
If you know absolutely nothing about raising a newborn, this book is full of practical, tried and tested advice that will take yourself and baby from pre-birth to the first six weeks.
