Expectant and new mums are bombarded with advice. Family, friends, strangers, Facebook, blogs, websites, parenting books – there is information and advice available in response to any parenting question. Just ask Uncle Google or Aunt Yahoo!.
I read many baby related titles from websites, blogs and books. I read until I found one book/website that suited me and my emotions, and the experiences I was having with my new baby.
During pregnancy, my top pick was About.com-Pregnancy & Childbirth .I enjoyed sharing pregnancy experiences and feelings with other mums who shared the same due date with me.
After giving birth, I found that BabyCenter.com and The new contented little baby by Gina Ford provided quite useful advice dealing with new baby. Anyway, I later found out that each baby is different. I didn’t follow exactly what I came across from the book/website. I know babies like routine but I didn’t need Gina’s routine. I needed to be sensitive to the cues that my baby was giving to find his natural rhythm and routine.
I learnt to trust my instincts.
A new baby needs mum to be mum, their very own mummy who offers her own baby’s needs. It is not about what decree is right but what is right for that individual mum with her own unique baby. A book that provides a ‘one size fits all’ would certainly make the whole parenting easier but in reality this is impossible.
As JX enters toddlerhood, the book What to expect- the toddler years resonated me. It’s full of information, easy to read and well indexed.
New mums, learn to trust your own instincts as you know your baby best!
P/S- I also read The contented little baby book of weaning by Gina Ford during JX's transition from milk to solid foods. Thanks, Pit for introducing me to this book. ^^
Please leave your comments if you have any good parenting books/websites to share.
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