The New Contented Little Baby Book

Many thousands of mothers have put Gina Ford’s kind but firm routines into practice and put some calm back into their lives. “The New Contented Little Baby Book” gives reassuring and practical advice to new parents that works!

The Contented Little Baby Book, based on Gina Ford’s personal experience (as a maternity nurse) of caring for hundreds of babies, was first published in 1999, establishing Gina as an influential new authority on baby and childcare issues. It remains one of the bestselling parenting books in the UK.

This completely revised edition of The New Contented Little Baby Book contains the most up-to-date advice available to parents. Using the feedback from numerous readers, Gina has further developed and elaborated on the information in her first book, while still clearly setting out her philosophy on simple feeding and sleeping routines.

By creating routines that match a growing baby’s innate natural rhythms, Gina prevents the hunger, overtiredness and colic that can lead to excessive crying. Her secret is simple and amazing – a strategy developed through years of research and experience.

When put into practice, ‘Gina babies’: sleep through the night from an early age; feed regularly and well from either breast or bottle; and are less likely to suffer from colic. And parents are calm and contented too!

With detailed, prescriptive information on everything parents need to know, this book includes chapters on:

• Preparation for the birth
• How the routines evolved and the benefits of following a routine
• Milk feeding in the first year
• Understanding your baby’s sleep
• Establishing a routine
• Introducing solid food in line with government and World Health Authority guidelines
• Common problems in the first year.

Whether you are expecting your first child, or are experiencing difficulties with an older baby, this comprehensive guide contains all the expert guidance you need to help your baby feed and sleep well.

Author Biography

Gina Ford’s Contented Little Baby Book became a runaway bestseller when it was first published in 1999. She continues to be the number one bestselling author of childcare books in the UK. Her advice and methods have been a godsend to tired, stressed parents throughout the world and have helped a generation of children go to bed on time and sleep soundly through the night. She runs a hugely popular website- www.contentedbaby.com