Book Description

Book & DVD. Listen! Your baby is telling you something -- after nine peaceful months in the womb, the world can be an overwhelming place for a new-born. Like a little sponge, your child will soak in every bit of sensory stimulation presented, whether he wants to or not -- everything from the soft cotton of your shirt to the bright lights in the grocery store. Overload, when it happens, means a fussy baby -- but in this revolutionary book, occupational therapist Megan Faure and nursing specialist Ann Richardson explain how you can help your new-born to cope with his new environment. This extraordinary guide to your baby's developing nervous system and sensory world explains in down-to-earth language how parents can: Tune in to a baby's cries and other signals; Respond to a baby's needs; Prevent colicky late-day crying; Provide the right stimulation -- at the right time. Offer positive sensory experiences early on Offering age-appropriate advice on sleeping, eating, and early learning, as well as the basic sensory principles, Baby Sense is the perfect tool for every parent who has every wondered why a baby is crying -- and how to soothe him.