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Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.2083
EAN: 9780923521516
Edition: Third edition
ISBN: 0923521518
Label: Bull Publishing Company
Manufacturer: Bull Publishing Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 536
Publication Date: March 01, 2000
Publisher: Bull Publishing Company
Studio: Bull Publishing Company
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Editorial Review:
Confused about feeding your baby or toddler? Child of Mine, by noted nutritionist Ellyn Satter, is an essential guide for every new parent concerned with nutrition and appetite. Satter's advice is thorough and straightforward: "You can't control or dictate the quantity of food your child eats, and you shouldn't try. You also can't control or dictate the kind of body your child develops, and you shouldn't try. What you can do, and it is a great deal, is set things up for your child so she, herself, can regulate her food intake as well as possible, and so she can develop a healthy body that is constitutionally right for her."
Child of Mine provides information on all aspects of feeding, from pregnancy through the toddler years. Satter begins with historical and social perspectives on infant feeding, describing how formula was developed and discussing the social movement that lead to accepting a child's input into his or her own development. Nutrition during pregnancy, infant feeding, introducing solid foods, building positive eating relationships, and avoiding eating disorders are all discussed. The sections on breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, and on the regulation of food intake (particularly the relationship between parental attitudes and children's eating habits) are especially recommended.
Satter provides specific nutritional information (including charts, diagrams, and nutritional breakdowns) interspersed with a no-nonsense, experienced perspective that will help you establish good eating habits that your children will benefit from long after they're out of diapers. --Ericka Lutz
Widely considered the leading book involving nutrition and feeding infants and children, this revised edition offers practical advice that takes into account the most recent research into such topics as: emotional, cultural, and genetic aspects of eating; proper diet during pregnancy; breast-feeding versus; bottle-feeding; introducing solid food to an infant's diet; feeding the preschooler; and avoiding mealtime battles. An appendix looks at a wide range of disorders including allergies, asthma, and hyperactivity, and how to teach a child who is reluctant to eat. The author also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of giving young children vitamins.
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Rating:  - A must read for every parent!
Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense
A must read for any parent! I was fortunate to read this book before my first child arrived. I followed Ellyn's division of responsibility in regards to feeding and I have had zero feeding issues with my first daughter (now 2 ½ years-old). I watch my friends struggle with the whole "take another bite" and "mmmm, yummy, yummy" routine and I am proud to say I have never resorted to these tactics. My daughter eats like a champ. You can ... Read More
Rating: - Essential book for parents!
This book should be required reading before discharge from the birthing unit at the hospital, seriously. As a dietitian, this is one of the most valuable books I will ever own. Ellyn Satter is the most knowledgeable child nutrition writer around.
Rating: - Essential parenting reference
Possibly the most interesting, informative, and practical parenting book I have read. Details how to establish a lifetime of healthy and enjoyable eating habits, and how to avoid typical (and understandable) mistakes in feeding your child. Read before starting solids, if you can.
Rating:  - Feeding with Love and Good Sense
This book is great for parents of infants through preschoolers. It combines information on feeding dynamics, parenting, nutrition, developmental stages of eating and children's behavior. I purchased it to gain more information on feeding as a professional (occupational therapist) and have now started buying it as part of baby gifts. I wish I had it when my kids were babies.
Rating: - Its great to see clinical 'proofs' that help to build parents confidence
Feeding seems to be a very emotional topic for many and parents seem to argue a lot with one another around this topic especially if their child is overweight or underweight. In many cases when talking to other parents you hear "My child is doing just fine and I'm not following the methods in that book", or "Well you grew up fine following my techniques didn't you?" mentalities that will be mirrored in our own beliefs and your own parents.
So what I find extremely useful in this book is ... Read More
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