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    One Mother to Another
    One Mother to Another
    One Mother to Another
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    One Mother to Another

    By Laurie McIntyre

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    One Mother to Another is practical advice on raising a baby from birth to 18 months of age. 

    Being a mother is an exciting journey, yet a demanding one. I like to be prepared, so I spent hours on the internet seeking ways to prepare for the baby’s arrival and learning about the events I would face along the way.  With all this information at my finger tips, I still learnt so much through my own experience; trial and error and a drive to be organised. It occurred to me no one else had put this advice out there. This book changes all of that.

    All the important things are covered;

    -        Feeding; from milk to solids, bibs and bumbos.

    -        Sleeping; sounds, techniques and accessories.

    -        Clothing; sizing, brands and fasteners.

    -        The Nursery; furniture, lighting and creature comforts.

    -        Checklists; before during and after baby’s arrival

    There is no need to ‘learn the hard way’ with this book by your side. 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaurie McIntyre
    Release dateMay 11, 2016
    ISBN9780646955469
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      One Mother to Another - Laurie McIntyre

      INTRODUCTION

      Being a mother is an enjoyable and exciting journey; it can also be wearying and demanding.

      Before the birth of my first child, I spent hours on the internet seeking ways to prepare for the baby’s arrival and learning about the events I would face along the way. With millions of websites and books on feeding and sleeping, I found there are some things that just don’t get talked about and any little thing that can make your job easier, especially when doing it for the first time, is well worth the read.

      With all the information I found, I still learnt so much through my own experience, trial and error, and a drive to be organised. This book focuses on operational advice, advice on things that I learnt along the way.  The advice expresses my views, my opinions and handy short cuts.

      While I am not concentrating on emotional advice, I am going to lead with one tip on an emotional level: lower your expectations of what should be done every day. Don’t try to be a super mum, just do what you can, when you can. Your main job is to be a parent, not a cleaner, chef or housekeeper ‒ these can come later.  Day-by-day is the best way to go, and do whatever planning you can before baby arrives.

      Good luck.

      Laurie.

      PART ONE - ADVICE GUIDE

      CHAPTER 1 - Accessories

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      It is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

      Handbag

      Think about your handbag and how functional it is. Is it heavy? Will putting it on the pram cause the pram to tip? Will your shoulders fall off from the weight? If your baby is in a carrier and you have your handbag with you, how long will you last with all that weight? You are only human.

      Before you think I’m crazy for asking this, hold a 5 kg bag of oranges in one arm and then try and get your keys out of your handbag (without putting the bag of oranges down of course). This is something you could improve at over time, or, you could just go and buy yourself a new handbag. Which one sounds better?

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      What to consider when choosing a new handbag:

      Think about getting a flat base bottom so the bag can sit on the ground and you can access its contents more easily

      Make sure the bag has a large enough opening so that you can get your hand into it

      What kind of straps does the bag have? Do you need one with a long strap so you can carry it across your body or just the normal two straps to go over your shoulder?

      If you are going to carry drink bottles or food in the bag, the condensation from bottles can spread, and both drinks and food can spill. Is the bag waterproof?

      A hard wearing wallet/purse is also

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