The Simplest Baby Book in the World: The Illustrated, Grab-and-Do Guide for a Healthy, Happy Baby
Author(s): S.M. Gross (Author), Jeremy F. Shapiro (Contributor), Gabriella R. Terhes (Contributor)
- Publisher: The Simplest Company
- Publication Date: November 16, 2021
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 1736894706
- ISBN-13: 9781736894705
Book Description
The Simplest Baby Book in the World is the illustrated grab-and-do guide that helps first-time moms and dads gain confidence in their ability to be great new parents. More than 700 playful, yet instructive, illustrations make learning faster and easier.
Enjoy an easier first year of raising baby with this curated and distilled collection of essentials, including the best-of-the-best advice on topics like:
• Sleep training and sleeping through the night.
• When and how much to feed your baby.
• Everything you need to know about bath time for newborns.
• How to be safe and stay sane when traveling with your baby.
• Preparing the nursery.
• Solutions to the most common ailments.
• Helpful experience and best practices of the community of those who know best: pediatricians, nurses, lactation specialists, nannies, educators, and other first-time moms and dads.
You will quickly and easily find simple solutions and have proven techniques at your fingertips when you need them most, whether it’s 2 a.m. or 2 p.m. Every chapter starts with an essential list of products, providing a handy checklist for everything you will need. Don’t miss recommendations for the must- have products that make parents’ lives easier while saving them time and money. QR codes placed throughout the book will directly link you to our list of the best-of-the-best products and brands.
The Simplest Baby Book is the baby-care solution for all of today’s parents—both moms and dads. At a time when the role of men in providing childcare is increasing, and families come in all shapes and sizes, it is important that parenting reflects this new reality. The Simplest Baby Book does just that.
Forget all the other baby books and “bibles” you will never read. Choose The Simplest Baby Book in the World to raise your healthy, happy baby.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"New parents are often overwhelmed with advice from conflicting sources or huge manuals; to help parents adjust and acquire the essential knowledge and tools, designer Gross, physician Jeremy F. Shapiro, and doula/sleep trainer/newborn care specialist Gabriella Terhes Karlsson have created this simple, effective, heavily illustrated one-stop resource. The book is divided into sections on sleep, health, diapers, play, safety, transportation, and more; each section begins with a big-picture overview, then lays out a plan with directions, basic facts, and information on key supplies like waterproof mattress covers and diaper pails (with helpful advice on how to choose the right ones). Quick tips and "Daddy Hacks" provide helpful extra information and work-arounds. Two-tone line drawings break up the text, giving the book a user-friendly feel. On the book's website, users can download free lists, schedule forms, and shopping recommendations; a blog and support community offer more resources. VERDICT Expectant and new parents will have an excellent starting place here —Barbara Bibel
Review
Seriously, this is the best baby book I have ever read! And I have read them all, and I have it all. I have a master’s in pediatric nursing, I worked in Cedars Sinai as a NICU nurse, I took care of thousands of babies in the last 20 years, and I wish this book would have been available the entire time so I could recommend it to parents. –Helen Vitaris, Pediatric NICU Nurse, Cedars Sinai
The Simplest Baby Book skillfully decodes the essentials for surviving the first year of parenthood in a thoughtful, witty, accessible (and animated!) way.
–Amy Shapiro, MD, Pediatrics Specialist, Providence Health & Services
As an early childhood educator for over 30 years, The Simplest Baby Book in the World will be required reading for educators and directors in my region! It should be given to every parent leaving the hospital with their newborn . . . along with their grandparents, aunties, uncles, and friends.
–Kim Thorstenson-Root, Regional Manager, Bright Horizons Family Solutions
“I love the way the book is formatted—it makes getting the information so quick and easy. The illustrations are fantastic—not only are they informative but super cute.”
–Jennifer Levinson, creator and owner of jen’s list
“Having read dozens of parenting books before this one, I wish I could get all that time back. It’s truly the only book you'll ever need. It is super easy to navigate and the illustrations make it a quick study. I highly recommend to any parents who are busy and want the key information delivered in an efficient format!”
–Brad Ong
“Simplest Baby is an easy, practical resource for any parent!”
–Ticole Richards
“All the baby basics and need-to-know info in one place. Organized for easy use and beautifully illustrated. A must-have for first-time parents.”
–Flo Sunoo
“I wish I had this book when I had my son! This is an excellent resource for parents, whether it’s your first child or second. Easy to navigate, well organized, and thoughtful. Above all I must admit that I love the much-needed humor!”
–Diane Coates
“The book is packed full of great advice and solutions; it is probably one of the easiest first-year parenting books to read. Quick, clear, and practical, with fun illustrations that make it the most entertaining baby book on the shelf.
–Kelly & Sean Hayes
“Reading The Simplest Baby is like sitting down with a trusted friend to get their secrets on parenting. It is a must-have for new moms and dads!”
–Melissa and Bryan
“This book is just absolutely adorable! Like the title states, it is simple, but that doesn't mean it's missing a thing. Packed full of quick tips, easy lists for supplies, and clear and concise knowledge that every new parent needs/wants to know. Like a one-stop shop of all the right information and none of the exaggerated, unneeded extras! Best gift for a baby shower for new parents.”
–Deanne Gann
From the Back Cover
The new must-have baby resource!
Honestly, having a baby can be complex and stressful.
The Simplest Baby Book makes bringing up baby easier, reduces the stress, and helps you gain the confidence to raise a healthy, happy baby, so you can spend more time enjoying what is one of the most magical experiences of your life.
THE MOST ILLUSTRATED GUIDE
700+ instructive illustrations make learning faster and easier
BABY BASICS MADE EASIER
All the first-year baby basics distilled to their essentials make finding solutions to common baby issues quick and simple
INSTANT KNOW-HOW
Clear explanations, and practical steps provide the fundamentals for all key baby-care practices
THE MUST-HAVE LISTS
Every chapter starts with the essential list of products, providing a handy checklist for everything you will need for preparing the nursery, breastfeeding, bathing, sleeping, feeding, safety, traveling, and more
BEST OF THE BEST FROM THE EXPERTS
Helpful advice and recommendations from doctors, nurses, and baby-care experts that help make life just a little easier
DADDY HACKS
Dad's simple work-arounds and shortcuts for everyday baby issues
The Simplest Baby Plan Our scheduling plan takes the guess work out of knowing when and how much to feed, getting baby to sleep through the night, when to do baby exercises and more.
About the Author
As a new dad, S.M. Grossdidn't know much about raising kids and didn't have a strong support group. He found the information available from books, websites, blogs, videos, etc., to be too dense, overwhelming and not simple enough for today's needs. Through countless conversations with those who know best--moms, dads, nurses, doctors, nannies, and more--he distilled caring for a new baby down to the essentials. He realized that if he had this challenge, other new parents must too. And that's where the idea for Simplest Baby came from, to share this collective knowledge in a way that new parents can get the solutions they need quickly and easily. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Jeremy Shapiro was raised in West Los Angeles, completed his undergraduate education at UC San Diego, earning a B.S. in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and a B.A. in Political Science. Dr. Jeremy returned to Los Angeles, where he earned a Master’s degree in Public Health/Epidemiology at UCLA and then completed his medical degree at the Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School in 2001. Following medical school, he returned again to L.A. to complete his internship and residency training in pediatrics at the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA and has been a full-time pediatrician at Boulevard Pediatrics over the past 16 years. Along with the importance he places upon cultivating relationships with his patients and their families, Dr. Jeremy has also maintained a public health focus throughout his career. He previously served as a medical advisor and writer for one of the nation’s largest online health-related social networking sites and has been an active member on the Board of the Medical Staff at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center where he previously held the position of Chief of the Department of Pediatrics and currently serves as the Chief of the Medical Staff.
Gabriella R. Terhes is a Los Angeles based Newborn Care Specialist/ Postpartum Doula/Sleep Trainer. For over a decade she has helped numerous amazing families, making a difference in their lives. Gabriella works closely with families in the “post-recovery period” (the time after giving birth), which can be the most challenging and demanding time for any new parents. She provides guidance and support to new parents who suffer from sleepless nights, postnatal depression, and teaches them the basics of how to care for their new baby. As a newborn care specialist, she has made a world of difference for new families by helping them settle into a new routine, reassuring them about uncertainties and answering any questions they may have about their new bundle of joy. Gabriella provides consultations to new parents with age appropriate daytime scheduling, techniques for better sleep, emotional support, sleep conditioning and sleep training methods. Gabriella was born in Szeged, Hungary and is a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula.
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