Read the book or read the baby ??

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Planning for baby, but not ttc just yet. I have been going back and forth with whether I should buy books on how to parent or just learn from my baby. Some people have told
Me that books are biased. I am willing to read a book, but it has to be actually a good one, If you read a book on parenting / raising a child could you recommend your favorite book(s) or what not to read. Thanks !

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Other than safety standards, I'm pretty convinced all babies are so different that there is no one size fits all method for anything. 
Always good to educate yourself but you can drive yourself crazy trying to do everything perfectly too. 
All about balance and yes- knowing your own baby and their specific needs/preferences.

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You can do both though?

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Kids don't come with a manual because they're all different. I read books, articles, anything I can get my hands on and take away whatever is useful and works with my child. Some things are a win, some things aren't. But definitely arm yourself with some knowledge and don't just rely on cues from your baby.

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I studied Child development and I felt that helped a lot... so less parenting and more understanding the social, emotional, and cognitive development of a child... look into Dr. T Berry Brazeltons Touchpoints for parents... it just describes kind of what to expect but it doesnt tell you how to handle those things.. we have to learn what works for us and every child is different.. but there are some things we can expect like sleep regressions, teething, stranger danger, struggle if ID, etc

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I read time in parenting but it’s about discipline and child psychology so not really about babies. My mom always told me to just find one book by an author you like and trust and don’t read anything else because you’ll drive yourself crazy with conflicting messages.

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Some books are biased but many have great information that is helpful. I personally just love books and have about 400 😅 for parenting books my favorites are:
“What to Expect” series
“Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn”
“Brain Rules for Baby” by John 
Dr. Sears “the Discipline Book”
I really like “Brain Rules for Baby” because I find it helpful to understand how the brain works and develops. The internet can be a bit biased too, and aren’t always as encompassing on topics as a good book can be. I think it’s useful to learn the generals of how to be good and healthy humans then adapt to the individual.

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What harm can come from acquiring some book knowledge anyway? Do both!

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The Happiest Baby on the Block is an easy, informative read and has helped getting our baby to sleep at night. Also, I watched the Dunstan video on YouTube multiple times so I could read my daughter's cues. https://youtu.be/PgkZf6jVdVg
Other than that, I developed my own routine with my little one that we are quite happy with. You will develop your own system, too. 😁

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I don’t read books, but I did a lot of research. Yes, I used the Internet, but I tried to find scholarly articles or articles about methods that work and many people stand behind it. Things of that nature. I’m trying to convey my thoughts into words and it isn’t working well. 
Internet research and learn as you go with baby>books. 😴😴

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I would suggest a newborn care class instead to learn the basics (how to prep bottles, swaddle, breastfeeding tips, safe sleep, CPR)

Read the book or read the baby ??

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