Infant-and-Toddler-Development Books

I felt like I was back in high school science. All the things that I learned, flooded back to me. Now I feel a lot more confident in selecting foods for my kids and label reading. I'm very happy that I found this book.

As the first-time parent of a 17 month old child, I'm no stranger to nutritional eating for adults, but absolutely clueless as to the same for children... especially for the most finicky child (MINE!). This book helped to explain methodology of eating, essential childhood vitamins and nutrients, and age by age explanations of eating behavior and nutrition. I bought a few other children's nutrition books along with this one (such as the one from American Academy of Pediatrics), and I definitely found this one the most helpful. The chapter format allows you to read only the chapters that pertain to your child. Complete with recipes! I have yet to try them, but they look delicious.

One of the books that should be on any parent's shelves. Easy to read, but detailed.

I have a 4 month old baby. I'm a stay-at-home mom and while I know "everything is fascinating" to such a young baby, the fact is, we have to do something to fill in the hours. I do not think that certain exercises will help baby roll over faster, or that watching Baby Einstein videos will make baby smarter. I DO think that activities are invaluable for bonding with the baby.

Enter this book. This is the book I have been looking for! Other books with activities for babies tend to focus more on the toddler ages--aka after walking, or at least after crawling. This book has fun activities even for pre-crawlers--even for babies who cannot yet move their head! And the activities are grouped month by month. O fcourse, take these monthly guidelines with a grain of salt--every baby is different, and as another reviewer mentioned, crawling at 6 months is a little ambitious. Having just found the book, I've gone back and pulled some activities from the youinger ages as well.

Finally, while the activities may seem simple, even the most creative caregiver cannot think of everything. For example, in the 4 month section, Dr. Segal recommends placing baby on a blanket and picking up the blanket to cause them to roll over. I've been playing rolling-over games with my son, but never thought to use a blanket to roll him over, and it turns out he LOVES it. The activities mentioned have also sparked my imagine for other activities, and at the very least, are invaluable in the middle of the afternoon when baby is on napping strike and the day seems to drag on....

HIGHLY recommend this book!

We have a library of books to help us understand what we can do to best understand and stimulate our childs growth/development(i.e.- What to expect series, Brazleton, Baby book, etc). This is my favorite book since it covers what to expect each month (vs. grouping 6-9 mos developmental stage). In addition it has great ideas for games and play and is very easy to read. Only warning is that relative to other books this book generally is a bit aggressive in its projected milestones (assumes baby will crawl at 6 mos).

I admit that I'm not the most creative person at coming up with games to play with my 10 week old son, and this book has been inspirational for me. The ideas about how to teach your baby about where his foot is, or how to sit up, or that bubble float, are terrific, and the look on his face when I do something the book recommends is just pure joy! My only recommendation is that you stay at least one month ahead, and do things from that month which you think your child is ready for.

I checked this book out from the library and love it so much I am going to buy a copy for myself. Sheila Ellison gives so many creative ideas to use and do with your child, like games to play while waiting in line, bath time games, nature activities and so much more. Most of her ideas do not require you to go and purchase special craft items, they mainly require things you have around your house. Not only does she have fun things to do with your child in the book, she also gives suggestions on all kinds of other topics like starting a play group to how to display your child's art work. This book is a wonderful resource for parents who want to have fun with their children and need some great ideas.

I absolutely love this book. I bought it when my daughter was 15 months old and it has been a wonderful resource. It's wonderful to have in a pinch when it's rainy outside and your little one is cranky b/c there's "nothing to do". Highly recommend it!

I bought this book because we have all of the Baby Prodigy Products. My wife is expecting our second child this summer. Even though we have already been through the newborn stage once, I have to say that I have learned so much from this book that I didn't know for our first child. My wife and I really enjoyed it. It is easy and fast to read and the writer has a sense of humor too. I loved all of the stories in the beginning of each chapter. I think all of the educational games in the book will help us stimulate our baby and help her develop at a much faster rate than our first child. It is definitely a must have for new parents, second time parents, grandparents, etc. Everyone can do the stimulating activities that this book provides. Great for caregivers and daycares too. Our daughter was also coliky and now I have some great tips if our newborn has it. We have so many pregancy and child development books but this by far is the BEST. It is the Best fourteen dollars we ever ever spent.

GOOD WORK! Hope to see a toddler book too.

My sister recommended this book to me. I think it is a must have for all parents, first time or not. It is full of valuable advice and insight. I now purchase the book for all my baby showers, and I would recommend it to anyone!

This book offers some new twists to the time honored advice that everyone has heard from their mothers, grandmothers and friends to the lady in line at the grocery store. Ms. Murphy offers practical tidbits ranging from making the baby laugh to more serious matters like leaving the baby with a sitter. All advice is offered with a sense of humor. As a mother a few times over, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the advice and found the format to be engaging and easy to read. I would definitely recommend this book, whether to a new mom or a mom for the fifth time!

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it. Examines real life situations. Recommend it too all!

This book is a must for all people who have anything to do with babies. It explains why babies and parents behave the way they do and where this behaviour comes from. Myths like "babies can be trained" are explained and disposed of in a scientific, yet extremely easy to read and often humorous manner.

Read this and you'll know how to respond properly to your baby

Desmond Morris had a simple way of explaining things ... and presenting scientific evidence to help people understand ourselves. In this book about babies, we develop a compassionate view of the smallest of our species: their needs, their loves, what makes them laugh ... But what you could learn from the book is not just about babies. It is about us, even adults. Think why we laugh, think why we cry. Think what makes us happy. Think what makes us sad. We were all babies once ... and a baby is inside all of us from time to time. Most of Morris's books bring us back down to our awareness of our animal selves ... our innocence, stupidity, disguises, most basic needs and wants. This is just another one. Perfect for the parents who like to understand their babies in "principle", not just in a large set of rules of "dos" and "donts".

I took a class on assessment methods and of all reviewed, the Carolina proved to be one of the best. However, people need to be aware that it is NOT a formal assessment tool and should be used as a guide. The great thing about the Carolina is that it is very user friendly, making it a great tool for parents to use with ease.

This book, or should I say this manual, is really important and helpful. I am a Ph.D student and I know exactly what it does mean to have a manual like this in schools. The manual gives you a chance to evaluate your students with special needs. Additionally, the manual follows the new trends in assessment and evaluation process through linking the assessment results with educational or intervention purposes. By using the Assessment Log and the Developmental Progress Chart, you, as a teacher, can link the ongoing assessment information with the IEP information for your students.
This manual will help you understand the developmental level and deviance for your students, as well as how to plan for age appropriate and functional interventions.
Thanks Amazon for the wonderful book.

"The Colic Chronicles" is honest, practical help for the mothers of a colicky baby. The book is funny, witty, honest and reassuring. From start to finish, Kompare manages to cover each issue the mother of a colicky baby may face with humor and insight. She covers: How to handle the news, getting help, feelings of inadequacy, ways to soothe your colicky baby, and many more spot-on issues. A mom dealing with colic will find instant comfort and help without having to go to a support group!

This book was so cute and funny! I really liked that it had useful information, but wasn't preachy or patronizing. Kompare's ability to laugh at herself and see the humor in an admittedly dark situation made this book a pleasure to read. The "Countdown Calender" at the back was a great idea. I would recommend this book as a perfect baby shower or new mom gift. Can't wait to read more from this author.

My pediatrican recommended this book when my now 13-year-old was born, and it's only slight hyperbole to say that my children are alive and well because Miriam Stoppard! The book gives very practical advice on how to wrap a baby, tips to dress a baby, how to bathe a baby, how to take a temperature, etc. My mother-in-law was in awe of my skills and never guessed that I was so proficient because I'd been reading the book before she came over! The book also has growth charts in the back where you can record your children's height and weight progress and compare it against several norms. I'm reviewing this book now because I'm on-line to order the upteenth copy for another friend who is expecting.

I love this author. She is very down-to-earth. I buy this book and her Pregnancy & Birth book for everyone in my family who gets pregnant.

For first time moms it really lays out everything you will need to be completely ready once the baby arrives.

It breaks everything down so you are prepared and keeps you informed of things you will need well into the first year.

I recommend this book.

This book integrates decades of work on the link between attention and temperament by two extraordinary researchers. However, it also goes beyond this by presenting groundbreaking work on how parents and educators can help children improve various aspects of learning. It is written in a highly readable format that makes it a great book for various audiences.

Drs. Posner and Rothbart have provided a timely and comprehensive overview of cognitive neuroscience as it applies to education. Ranging from brain imaging, to modern genetics, to development, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field, bringing together a masterful summary of these topics in a fully readable and engaging way. This should be read by students in education and both experimental and counseling psychology. These topics are also highly relevant to the field of psychotherapy. A must for any serious student of mental function.