Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The man and his plan make sense
  • worked for me!
  • Very Helpful - tips worked within the week!!
  • Amazing!
  • Read before you pass judgment
Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems
Richard Ferber
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0743201639

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When your child isn't sleeping, chances are that you aren't either. Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems--a tired parent's essential for more than 10 years--offers valuable advice and concrete help when lullabies aren't enough to lull your child into dreamland. Based on Ferber's research as the director of Boston's Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Children's Hospital, the book is a practical, easy-to-understand guide to common sleeping problems for children ages one to six. Detailed case histories on night waking, difficulty sleeping, and more serious disorders such as sleep apnea and sleepwalking help illustrate a wide variety of problems and their solutions. New parents will benefit from Ferber's proactive advice on developing good sleeping patterns and daily schedules to ensure that sleeping problems don't develop in the first place. You'll also find a bibliography of children's books on bedtime, sleep, and dreaming, as well as a list of helpful organizations. Here's a book that is sure to put you and your whole family to sleep--in this case, that's a good thing.

Book Description

Does your child

In the first major revision of his bestselling, groundbreaking classic since it was published twenty years ago, Dr. Richard Ferber, the nation's foremost authority on children's sleep problems, delivers safe, sound ideas for helping your child fall and stay asleep at night and perform well during the day.

Incorporating new research, Dr. Ferber provides important basic information that all parents should know regarding the nature of sleep and the development of normal sleep and body rhythms throughout childhood. He discusses the causes of most sleep problems from birth to adolescence and recommends an array of proven solutions for each so that parents can choose the strategy that works best for them. Topics covered in detail include:

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems offers priceless advice and concrete help for a whole new generation of anxious, frustrated, and overtired parents.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The man and his plan make sense.......2007-10-10

Prior to reading Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems, I have only heard negative comments about Ferber. "Oh, the 'Cry-it-out-Guy,'" people would comment whenever his name surfaced. However, I was getting desperate. I was tired of waking up at 12:00 am, 1:00 and 2:00 am to resettle my four month old daughter. She seemed to settle back to sleep only when I picked her up, and she nestled into my arms.

Although I thought his work wouldn't apply to me -- I mean, hey, my baby doesn't have "sleep problems" -- she falls asleep very easily when it comes to naps and nighttime, and I only have to rock her back to sleep in the wee hours. But I realized that this was the problem!

Babies don't come into this world knowing how to do anything. Think about it: whether we're breastfeeding or bottle feeding, often times a lactation specialist has to come in to teach our babies how to latch on and then they (babies) have to learn how to take a bottle.

So why would we expect them to know how to sleep?

Ferber explains just this, giving very informative (and interesting, mind you) info on baby sleep cycles. Through anecdotes and analogies, he explains why "sleep associations" (rocking, holding, pacifiers, superfluous late night feedings) need to be stopped in order to help your baby learn how to fall asleep by himself.

After reading, I asked myself, "What's my goal?" If it was to simply get my child back to sleep when she woke up, I could surely keep picking her up and rocking her for the next couple of years I suppose. But I realized that my goal is to get her to be able to put herself back to sleep. And Ferber taught me how to do this.

By putting your awake (but tired) baby down to sleep and consistently checking in on her according to time intervals with which you are comfortable, you essentially teach your little one how to soothe himself or herself.

This is day two and already I've noticed a remarkable difference. Last night at 7:00 my husband and I put my daughter down, and after 3 minutes of crying, I did a check. Just stood there so she could see me and kept making a "Shhhh" sound. Left after a minute. What followed were 5 minutes of crying. Again, another visit, same deal. More crying followed, but before 10 minutes were up (my next scheduled check), her cries became staggered. They turned into little mumbles. With a quick check on my video monitor, my sweet pea was asleep!

She woke up for a feeding at 11:30. I treated her wakefulness as interrupted sleep until I realized she had her hungry cry -- you know, the "Nyah, nyah, nyah" sounds. Fed her and didn't see her smiling face until 6:00 in the morning.

Notice I say smiling. She hasn't spit in my eye or given me the ol' stink eye for that matter.

We've been following the routine with naps. Ferber includes fantastic help on how to handle naps.

All in all, do yourself a favor and just get this book. You will notice a difference in literally a couple of days.

For those people who claim that their child only got more agitated when they came into the room -- well, yes, that did happen. Sometimes my daughter would begin smiling and laughing. I didn't return her enthusiasm, just kept a straight face, shhh'ed and left. I wonder if those people had problems with the program because they went in at the inappropriate times. (In other words, just because your child is making noise doesn't warrant a check-in. He/she needs to be crying or calling for you. As long as your baby is safe -- no arm/leg hanging out of a crib slat, etc... -- those other noises might be attempts at self-soothing and sleep!)

Hope this helps.

5 out of 5 stars worked for me!.......2007-10-10

My son never really had sleep issues until he about 3 weeks ago when he turned 4 months old. Even though it's tough on me getting up every night to give him a bottle, I didn't really mind that, it was the going to bed that was getting more and more difficult. No matter how many books we read or how long we rocked, he still screamed every night when put in his crib for up to an hour (I would go in and comfort him of course during these times) and then wake up screaming after sleeping for an hour or so. I was worried, thought he was having nightmares. At four months old I wasn't sure if he was just too young to address any sleep issues but I bought the book anyway thinking if he was too young, at least I would be prepared for when he got older. To my surprise, the book addresses babies as young as 3 months old and how they should be sleeping at that point. The funny thing is the first case study addressed in the book was my son to a tee. Of course I wanted to jump ahead and read about how to fix this but I persevered and read the entire book, and found the information very helpful. I do admit, as soon as I go the basic idea, I began to adjust his schedule and changed how he was put down and within 2 days I could see a difference!! The first night was horrible but as the nights went on I had to go in his room less and less, and as of now (it's been about a week and a half) my son goes to bed very easily and is sleeping through the night!! (an added bonus) The book does get a little tedious when talking about the medical aspect of it but overall it was a lifesaver, I already recommended it to to friends.

5 out of 5 stars Very Helpful - tips worked within the week!!.......2007-10-09

After reading just a few of the tips on getting my child to sleep ... we were sleeping through the night that weekend!
Key take-aways were positive re-inforcement using the gate at their door - bribery after a good night and sometimes just letting him cry it out!

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2007-10-08

My husband and I had tried pretty much every method for getting our one-year-old to sleep through the night, so I was skeptical that we would get results with this book. The first night he cried for about 15 minutes, and every night after that it was less and less. These days, there's no crying at bedtime. Now he's sleeping through the night (YIPPY!) and naps are great. He seems so much happier and feels so much better now the he gets such good sleep. If you're at your wits end like we were, try this method. You'll be glad you did!

5 out of 5 stars Read before you pass judgment.......2007-09-17

There are so many debates regarding the ferber method, however, you must read the book before you make a judgment! Many think it's just letting a child scream their head off before he/she falls asleep, not the case. At 2 months my son (breastfed) was getting up 1x per night consistently. However, at 3 months he went backwards getting up 3-4x per night. So we decided to make a change. I read Dr. Ferber's book and there were so many things that made so much sense...My husband and i were not enabling him to fall asleep on his own, he needed us to fall asleep and get back to sleep once he woke up. After reading the book we made a few minor changes and he's doing wonderfully, major difference within 3 days! He is napping like a champ and nights are a JOY!! The most he ever cried was 15 minutes. He's still a happy baby with a strong attachment to my husband and I. Actually, he's happier now that he is getting healthier sleep. I would strongly advise anyone to read this book if you're having any problems with sleep. It made a huge difference in our family's life!
Guide to Your Child's Symptoms by the American Academy of Pediatrics:: The Official, Complete Home Reference, Birth Through Adolescence (Guide to Your Child's Symptoms)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • doctor recommended
  • Dr. Recommended
  • Fantastic Baby Shower gift! Wonderful book
  • Life Saver
  • Great reference book!
Guide to Your Child's Symptoms by the American Academy of Pediatrics:: The Official, Complete Home Reference, Birth Through Adolescence (Guide to Your Child's Symptoms)
Donald Md Fa Schiff
Manufacturer: Villard
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375500324
Release Date: 1997-09-08

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It would be nice to have pediatricians at your beck and call for every cough and wheeze, but the era of house visits is past. When the weather's raw and your child's in pain, start with your reference shelf. Donald Schiff and Steven Shelov have arranged the contents of the Guide to Your Child's Symptoms by the child's age: you'll find symptom guides from baby's colic, diarrhea, and spitting up to your adolescent's anxiety, depression, and skin problems. For each symptom, there's a description of usual causes, a chart of questions to consider, and what action to take. There's also an illustrated "First-Aid Manual." Guide to Your Child's Symptoms is a first-rate resource that explains when bed rest will do and when to get on the phone to your pediatrician.

Book Description

When an infant or small child is ill, it is often very difficult for a parent to understand or diagnose the nature of the problem. Since babies can't articulate what ails them, in most cases all a parent has to go on is the symptom that the child exhibits.

The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Symptoms has been prepared by a team of the country's best pediatricians to enable a parent to quickly identify a symptom, learn its possible cause, and determine how best to proceed, whether it's taking action at home or calling the pediatrician immediately. The symptoms are listed alphabetically, and the text and illustrations that accompany each one are arranged in easy-to-follow charts. Unlike most child-care and parenting books, which are dense and text-heavy, this book lets a parent quickly assess the problem and decide what needs to be done for the child. The first of the book covers the 100 or so most common symptoms in A-Z format. The second part is an illustrated first-aid manual.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is the most respected authority on child health in America, and the Guide to Your Child's Symptoms is an essential family reference that belongs in every household.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars doctor recommended.......2007-07-31

my doc recommend this book as a good overall veiw of all problems I might fac and he was right it is easy to use and gives great tips besides contact your doctor tip

5 out of 5 stars Dr. Recommended.......2007-06-27

Our Pediatrician recommended this book. It was very helpful to us since we're new parents.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic Baby Shower gift! Wonderful book.......2007-05-21

A great all-around, general reference for babycare & childcare. Excellent baby shower gift - most pregnant women get too many baby clothes, stuffed animals, blankets and other useless gifts, but what parents need is good, sensible child care books. This is a good start for parents to have, and they can add specialty books about co-sleeping, or sleep-training, or discipline, and use the this AAP book to compare different solutions to parenting challenges.

5 out of 5 stars Life Saver.......2006-02-12

I love, love, love this book. I have used this book more times than I can count. I highly recommend this one. If you have children buy it!

5 out of 5 stars Great reference book!.......2005-11-18

This book is easy to use and addresses topics easily and concisely. It's a great resource to refer to when you don't have a true emergency and don't want to call your doctor's office for every issue that arises with your child.
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or everything your doctor won't tell you
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • I'd recommend this.
  • Sure she has a sense of humor, but a real GIRLFRIEND might present with some better advice
  • Loved it!
  • A Must Read!
  • Hilarious, encouraging, and informative
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or everything your doctor won't tell you
Vicki Iovine
Manufacturer: Pocket
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0671524313

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Beginning with the "10 Greatest Lies About Pregnancy" (number 10: Lamaze works), and ending with postpartum dementia, Vicki Iovine's Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy has fast become the laywoman's mouthpiece for the American pregnancy experience. Iovine is irreverent, sassy, and incredibly reassuring as she exposes the "truths" of pregnancy and childbirth, from sex to cellulite to cesareans. Iovine birthed four kids in six years, none of them twins, which certainly qualifies her as an expert. The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy does reveal Iovine's particular cultural biases (pregnant or not, most of us don't have record-producer husbands, hang out with supermodels, or wear size-four pants) and philosophical beliefs (she's not a particularly strong proponent of natural childbirth or nursing), but, taken with a grain or two of salt, she provides many hilarious moments, acres of advice, and honest reassurance readers will find nowhere else. --Ericka Lutz

Book Description

When you need a reassuring voice or just a few good belly laughs, turn to...

The Girlfriends' Interactive Guide to Pregnancy

Month by Month...

Your Body...

Your Mind...

Getting Prepared...

Your Baby...

For Dads, too!

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars I'd recommend this. .......2007-10-13

I would definitely recommend this book for any mother-to-be. It was a light read, but very humorous and actually quite informative as well. I would definitely recommend that parents-to-be read some of the doctor-authored classics like What to Expect... but it was nice to read about pregnancy from a non-clinical point of view.

2 out of 5 stars Sure she has a sense of humor, but a real GIRLFRIEND might present with some better advice.......2007-10-07

This book is full of biased anecdotes from a woman who, sure, has a blunt and sometimes refreshing sense of humor, but could do some of us Girlfriends a huge favor by not leading us down a road sure to be full of possibly dangerous interventions. I believe that us Mommy's should make informed decisions about how we care for ourselves in pregnancy and childbirth. If you want to feel better about your cellulite, and unsympathetic husband, Ms. Iovine is a good girlfriend, the kind that can make you feel better about it by saying "you're not the only one" and help out with a blow-it-off attitude and sarcastic humor. Do not however be swayed without your own research from confirming and practicing (or at least getting an educated and empowering birth team and trying) an unmedicated childbirth. For the sake of your own health and your new baby's, put away your Size 4 attitude, and realize that when you commit to pregnancy (and certainly 4 for that matter) it takes work, education and confidence in yourself... a few great girlfriends certainly help, for sure, but rely on the ones who know when to give you the facts and the ones who know when to lie to you to boost your self-confidence. They both certainly have their place and time, but Ms. Iovine has clearly shown which kind she is. For a good education, please do not rely on this book. For a few laughs... maybe.

4 out of 5 stars Loved it!.......2007-10-07

Very funny and informative. I recommend for all moms-to-be. It will teach you while you laugh.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Read!.......2007-10-05

A friend of mine purchased this book for me when I became pregnant and I can honestly say that it is by far my "go-to" pregnancy guide. Vicki's advice is honest, irreverant and hilarious! I think many other books out there on the market put unnecessary pressure on new moms-to-be to be perfect. This book reminds you that you are a human being, and it's okay to not be perfect when you're pregnant. For once in your life you should relax and focus on caring for that baby inside you (and to keep your sense of humor too!) Some of the other reviews state that this book tells you to eat whatever you want and not exercise for 9 months, but that's not the case. I think they are misreading the message. The message is to stop trying to be a "superwoman" when you are pregnant and to just be healthy and take care of yourself. In our skinny obsessed culture, it's refreshing to hear that it's okay to eat and to not devote your life to the gym when you're pregnant for pete's sake! You have the rest of your life to run on that treadmill, so I say (and I'm sure Vicki would agree) - take a walk, eat a cookie and feel beautiful!

5 out of 5 stars Hilarious, encouraging, and informative.......2007-10-04

This is a great book! A friend gave it to me during my first pregnancy and I loved it! Now I'm in my second pregnancy 5 years later and I'm reading it again! I had a ton of books the first round and this time I threw them all out except this one and Your Pregnancy: Week by Week. These are the only two books any pregnant woman needs to get her through pregnancy.
Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best book for Parents
  • Packed with useful information
  • If an "Instruction Manual" exists for kids, this is IT!
  • Great for the whole family
  • A Must Have
Your Child's Health: The Parents' One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development
Barton D. Schmitt
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 0553383698
Release Date: 2005-11-29

Book Description

Emergencies:

--when to call your child's physician immediately

-what to do in case of burns, bites, stings, poisoning, choking, and injuries

Common Illnesses:

-when it's safe to treat your child at home

-step-by-step instructions on dealing with fever, infections, allergies, rashes, earaches, croup and other common ailments

Behavior Problems:

-proven strategies for colic, sleep disturbances, toilet training problems, thumbsucking, and the video game craze

-no-nonsense discipline techniques for biting, temper tantrums, sibling fighting, and school refusal

Health Promotion: From Birth Through Adolescence:

-essential advice on newborn baby care, nutrition, cholesterol testing, immunizations, and sex education

-ways of preventing spoiled children, picky eaters, overeating, tooth decay, accidents, and homework problems

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best book for Parents.......2007-10-04

This book is so great. I have used it alot. I think it has saved us from many unnecessary trips to the Dr. It has all the right answers and what to do for injuries or illnesses. It is now a standard baby shower gift from me.

5 out of 5 stars Packed with useful information.......2007-08-10

I bought this book after reading several reviews and have been pleased with what I have read so far. There is so much information, which is a plus. I will more than likely only read certain pages when my child's health pertains to that particular subject. Would recommend as a sole source for a new parent.

5 out of 5 stars If an "Instruction Manual" exists for kids, this is IT!.......2007-06-12

This book is an ESSENTIAL reference guide for all parents, grandparents and caregivers. A friend of mine who is a pediatrician recommended this book when I asked her what her favorite child care book was. It gives the straight nuts and bolts of every issue that could arise with your child, from colic to fevers to jellyfish stings(!)

The book has come through for me so many times when I have had questions - is this serious, should I call the doctor now or in the morning? What is that RASH? Why is my infant making that wierd noise? As someone else said in another review, it's tuly like having a pediatrician on speed-dial.

My only sticking point with recommending it is the advice on child rearing, which I believe should allow for more grey areas than the black and white answers Dr. Schmitt provides. I agreed with many of his points. His "How to Spoil a Child" bulleted list is hilarious, and spot on. Likewise his advice on how to curtail tantrums.

But there were a few things that we definitely did not see eye to eye on (ex: vegetables are NOT "overrated" in my opinion, and darnit my kid's gonna eat 'em!) Those of you who are fans of co-sleeping may not like his sleep advice. Another reviewer called these "cultural differences," and I agree the book does not really take them into account. Take this advice with a grain of salt and go with your gut.

But if your kid just vomited and then went back outside to play like he was fine, leaving you a little puzzled and panicked about what to do, this book is for you. And get a copy for the grandparents' house, too.

5 out of 5 stars Great for the whole family.......2007-05-26

This is the best medical guide I found for my child. I use it for my husband and me too. Efficiently written, it gets to the point so you can find the information you need quickly, which is important when your child is sick. It is very thorough and has covered every topic I've needed.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Have.......2007-05-21

I have brought 8 or 9 copies of this book and given them as gifts to new moms. They all have found the book useful, especially the first time breast feeding moms. The book was recommended to me when I had my daughter and it helped me so much. My daughter is now 3 and most recently with the allergy season upon us, I foud myself looking up the treatment and dosage for itchy and runny noses.
Your Baby's First Year: Week By Week (Your Pregnancy Series), Second Edition
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • I wanted to like this book...but...
  • Excellent book for those with COMMON SENSE
  • My favorite baby book!
  • Great addition to your parenting library!
  • This book was our bible! A+A+A+
Your Baby's First Year: Week By Week (Your Pregnancy Series), Second Edition
Glade B. Curtis , and Judith Schuler
Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0738209759
Release Date: 2004-12-28

Book Description

Women who used the best-selling Your Pregnancy Week by Week have come to love and rely on the same authors to guide them through the mind-boggling changes of their baby's first year. Thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect the latest pediatric guidelines and recommendations, Your Baby's First Year Week by Week includes helpful charts and illustrations to help parents understand what they are witnessing and how to care for their baby in a way that supports and encourages his growth.

Highlighting the milestones of a baby's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development on a weekly basis, the book also advises on:

Common medical problems

Bonding

Diapering and dressing baby properly

Introducing first foods

Playing with baby to develop cognitive, social, and motor skills

Sleeping habits

Baby gear-carriers, highchairs, swings, cribs

Talking to baby

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars I wanted to like this book...but..........2007-09-03

During my pregnancy, Your Pregnancy Week By Week was my constant companion. I looked forward to reading the chapters for each week, learning about my baby's development, and considering different baby-related issues as my pregnancy progressed. The book was user friendly, cleanly laid-out, and easy to follow. Logically, as I was looking for books about infant care, I considered Your Baby's First Year Week By Week.

The layout of the book was similar to Your Pregnancy Week By Week. It included the familiar weekly chapters containing useful nibbles of information about what to expect from my baby and what kind of care to offer him. It covers a wide variety of issues, including baby gear, bathing, diapering, pets and babies, and all the things you would expect from a comprehensive parenting "manual."

However, as I dove below the surface a bit, I was disturbed at some of the content and appalled at some of the blatant errors I found in there. The most shocking example was in reference to the care of uncircumcised baby boys. The authors advise parents to gently retract a baby's foreskin to clean. Every reliable medical source, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, states clearly: don't ever retract a boy's foreskin, as forcible retraction could potentially lead to problems later in baby boy's life. I was also very upset to see the authors' take on breastfeeding, which again contradicted the official positions of the AAP and the World Health Organization. If Your Baby's First Year Week By Week can't even provide reliable information on these two fundamental infant care themes, then I don't feel inclined to trust the knowledge of the authors in any other matters.

In the end, I put this book back on the shelf and opted instead for a copy of Dr. Sears' Baby Book. I would strongly advise any expectant or new mother to give Your Baby's First Year Week by Week a miss.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent book for those with COMMON SENSE.......2007-08-09

This is a wonderful book. It tells week by week, what the AVERAGE baby will be doing. It can be used as a wonderful guide to know how to assist your baby in growth, or it can be used as a guide to drive yourself insane because your baby is not doing a certain thing by a specific week. For example: Babies get their first tooth at the average age of 7 months. Since some babies are born with teeth, that means some must not get them until they are a year old. If you are the type of person who can see the book as a guide, it is a great one. If you are paranoid or a hypochondriac. DON'T BUY IT!

5 out of 5 stars My favorite baby book!.......2007-07-05

I'm surprised by this book's bad reviews. This is my favorite baby book! I actually gave away my other baby books and kept this one. I saw all of the reviews when I was online buying a copy for a friend! I like how the book discusses baby's development week by week and the milestones are fun. The book has practical information and it's an easy read. Maybe to minimize distress, new parents should realize that their baby's development probably won't track precisely with the book's week by week discussions since every baby is different.

5 out of 5 stars Great addition to your parenting library!.......2007-06-30

I must admit that I am a little baffled by the negative reviews about this book. I have many parenting books, but this one is one of my favorites. I don't bother getting too technical about what exact week my son is on, but I guesstimate which chapter to read by the month guidelines in parentheses in the chapter headings. This organization style works really well for me, actually. I love reading the short chapters when I have a minute during naptime or bedtime. I skip over anything that doesn't interest me and use the index to reread any sections that I have an immediate interest in--i.e. rashes if I see a red spot on my son's skin. The developmental milestones in the book have corresponded amazingly well to my son's progress. Sometimes I didn't even notice a new ability or behavior until I read about it in the book and then recognized it in my baby.
My favorite part, though, are the Toys and Play This Week sections at the end of each chapter. I love these extra songs, games, and play suggestions that correspond to my baby's development, and so does my son. The book is worth buying for those alone. I have not agreed with all the advice in the book, certainly. I use cloth diapers and I have not fed my child as many types of solid foods as the book recommends for a baby of his age, for example. But like many other parents, I have lots of different books and I like to read the different opinions and then do what my doctor and I think is best for my baby. Babies are so different and parenting advice so varied that I can't imagine there is a book out there that would completely, 100 percent correspond to my baby and my parenting style. I wouldn't take anything I read in a parenting book as incontrovertible truth. The bottom line for me is that this is a wonderful book to use to get a general idea of what developmental milestones to look for in your new baby and find some creative games to play with your child as they progress through their first year of life.

5 out of 5 stars This book was our bible! A+A+A+.......2007-05-13

This book was our bible!!!! It went with us everywhere. We had our first son and didn't know what the heck we were doing! He had alot of issues in the beginning with jaundice, acid reflux, diaper rash, fifth's disease, you name it and this book answered so many questions for us on whether or not we were overreacting or being safe. I read the other reviews on the book and maybe it wasn't on point on the one subject for that one reviewer but overall, the book covers nearly any problem that may arise and gives some sound advice that worked great for us and since, my sister, 2 cousins, 3 friends and a 2 co-workers...I highly recommend!!!!!!!
Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Amazing Book
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  • "Children aren't responsible for poor food choices--their parent's are."
  • A "must have" book.
  • A must read for parents
Disease-Proof Your Child: Feeding Kids Right
Joel Fuhrman
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0312338082
Release Date: 2006-09-05

Book Description

In his private practice, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. helps families transform their eating habits and recover their health. His nutrient-rich eating plan can have a significant impact on your child’s resistance to dangerous infections, and a dramatic effect on reducing the occurrence of illnesses like asthma, ear infections, and allergies. Dr. Fuhrman explains how you can make sure your children are eating right to maintain a healthy mind and body, and how eating certain foods and avoiding others can positively impact your child’s IQ and success in school.
He also presents the fascinating science that demonstrates that the current epidemic of adult cancers and other diseases is closely linked to what we eat in the first quarter of life. Eating well in our early years may enable us to win the war on cancer. Bolstered by this scientific evidence, he helps you do everything you can to protect your child against developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, and cancer through a solid nutritional groundwork.
Featuring easy-to-prepare, kid-friendly recipes that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, your whole family will learn to establish life-long healthful eating habits.
Harness the power of a nutrient-rich diet to ensure a lifetime free of illness and full of health!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Amazing Book.......2007-07-03

This is a must read for all parents and physicians. Dr. Fuhrman explains in plain english how to keep you and your children healthy for now and your lifespan with the simple vehicle of sound nutrition. He dispells most mainstream misinformation that is still provided to the general public with correct information that is unfortunatly not widely talked about in mainstream media/America.

4 out of 5 stars definitely great read.......2007-05-25

this is an incredible book that should be read by all parents. it has forever changed how i feed my children. very eye opening. my only complaints are that soy (which i personally don't believe to be healthy) is heavily used and recommended and he bases the diet on you breastfeeding your child up to atleast 18 months. but still wonderful wonderful book - please read!!

5 out of 5 stars "Children aren't responsible for poor food choices--their parent's are.".......2007-03-18

This book should be required reading for everyone who has a child (or one on the way) or who works with children. Rather than pumping our children up with sugar, toxins, carcinogens and frankenfood and then medicating them for the side effects, why not just feed them what nature intended and watch them thrive. Behavioral issues as well as serious health concerns can be resolved, alleviated, or completely avoided with a few lifestyle adjustments.

Dr. Fuhrman drives home an important point: it's one thing to trash your own health with poor choices, but it's negligent and irresponsible to trash the health of trusting children.

The tone of the book is not scolding however, just direct. In fact when he's done explaining the consequences of poor food choices (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc.), he comes accross very upbeat and and encouraging with ideas for coping with the bombardment of toxic food out there. He also has great suggestions for meals and treats.

Forget about what one reviewer said about nut allergies. This book not only has alternatives for eating nuts, but offers suggestions to help Prevent nut allergies. I also don't agree with the person who says it's "difficult". It's very simple and straightforward and really the only thing making it difficult is lack of education, unscrupulous marketing techniques, and the limiting belief that children won't eat healthy food.

This is a book full of hope and an important work. At long last, an MD is addressing children's diets in a real way. Two books that go along quite nicely with this one is THE CHINA STUDY by Campbell and GREEN FOR LIFE by Boutenko. The former illustrates in great detail with hard evidence why a vegan diet is necessary and the later focuses on greens. GFL gave me the idea for green smoothies (example: bannanas and greens such as kale or swiss chard) which are a fantastic way of getting the daily comsumption of greens Dr. Fuhrman recommends. I have never been a fan of Kale, but you honestly cannot even taste it when prepared this way and kids Love it! You will need a high powered blender for this (Fuhrman recommends Vitamix, but I prefer the Blendtec) which is expensive, but worth every penny. In the end, this diet is way cheaper than the standard American diet (SAD).

This book is the real thing, nothing gimmicky at all. Read it and thrive!

5 out of 5 stars A "must have" book........2007-03-09

Every parent not only should own this book but keep it within easy reach as it will become a valuable resource as you navigate your way through the bewildering world of feeding your child.
If only I would have had this book when my children were little I could have spared myself those constant trips to the pediatrician for ear infections, colds, allergies and asthma and saved myself a bundle on antibiotics.
Not to mention the pain and suffering of my children!
So do yourself and your kids a favor read this book and get yourselves on this life changing diet and good health will be one of those worries you will be able to scratch off of your life list.
Find out why the Standard American Diet is really just SAD food for you and your child.
The back of the book has recipies to help you on your way to a happy, healthy, long life.
No child need suffer these common childhood complaints Dr. Furhman tells it like it is...tells it like your doctor probably won't, your childs nutrition is the key to their good health.

5 out of 5 stars A must read for parents.......2007-02-16

We, as parents, have to step up and start educating our children about healthy eating. As a mother of 3 boys I have to say you can do it.

Even my 3 year old loves fruits and veggies. We simply don't have junk food in the house. The boys eat on average 10 fruits and vegetables every day and they really enjoy them. When they occasionally eat junk food at parties they moan about feeling sick. As their bodies are no longer use to junk food.

Some of the recipes in the book seem a little hard and I consider myself a good cook. However, you can make modifications and still eat really healthy.

My kids are rarely ever sick and I truly believe that the healthy diet has something to do with that.
How to Get Your Kid to Eat: But Not Too Much
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • How to Get You Kid to Eat...But Not Too Much: From Birth to Adolescence
  • Great stress reliever for first time parents
  • No help for early toddler stage
  • judgmental!
  • Good for ending food-related conflicts
How to Get Your Kid to Eat: But Not Too Much
Ellyn Satter
Manufacturer: Bull Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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"Feeding is a metaphor for the parent/child relationship overall," says Ellyn Satter, author of How to Get Your Kid to Eat ... But Not Too Much. Satter stresses her "Golden Rule" of parenting: parents are responsible for what is presented to eat and the manner in which it is presented. Children are responsible for how much or even whether they eat. Early chapters describe basic feeding principals. Satter then stresses ways to develop and maintain normal eating patterns from birth through adolescence, and provides solid information (and information on "solids") to both empower and relieve all parents worried about how their child eats. Later sections focus on feeding problems, obesity, special needs children, and eating disorders. How to Get Your Kid to Eat ... But Not Too Much may be the most sensible and accessible book on childhood feeding on the market.

Book Description

Answering a multitude of questions—such as What should a parent do with a child who wants to snack continuously? How should parents deal with a young teen who has declared herself a vegetarian and refuses to eat any type of meat? Or What can parents do with a child who claims he doesn't like what's been prepared, only to turn around and eat it at his friend's house?—this guide explores the relationship between parents, children, and food in a warm, friendly, and supportive way.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars How to Get You Kid to Eat...But Not Too Much: From Birth to Adolescence.......2007-03-16

I use this book in my practice to loan out to new mothers and also as a reference.

4 out of 5 stars Great stress reliever for first time parents.......2007-01-09

We hear it all the time that most children are picky eaters and go through food jags. However, as often as we hear it, when your child does it there is still stress. First time parents have a difficult time dealing with the ups and downs of their child's food intake. This book is a great resource and provides some really practical advice on how to make mealtime less stressful for everyone. It is written by a registered dietitian with a good deal of experience counseling parents and children. I got this book during my child's second year, so the advice she gives on the younger years I did not utilize and skipped over. What she suggests does work, and I find I just don't get uptight about how much he's eating. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

2 out of 5 stars No help for early toddler stage.......2006-12-02

This book doesn't help if you're struggling with a toddler too young to really communicate rationally with. The chapters go from introducing solids to babies under the age of one, to dealing with toddlers at least 2 years old. That crucial time between 12 months and 2 years is neglected and there is no help for picky eaters you can't negotiate with. You can't ask a 17 month old to "try one bite", or explain to him that if doesn't eat now, that's it, because after this it's bedtime. The book has a good point about parents deciding when and what to eat, and the child deciding if and how much he'll eat, but when you're dealing with a young toddler and communication is limited, and negotiations are impossible, the author falls short in giving helpful advice or even acknowledging that this is a difficult stage.

2 out of 5 stars judgmental!.......2006-02-28

The advice in this book is solid and appropriate for most kids. However, the writer's attitude is judgmental. If you are buying this book, it's probably because your child's eating has not gone as smoothly as you'd like. For most of us, a lot of our parental self-esteem is wrapped up in this issue. So it just makes no sense to act as if it's usually the parent's fault - why alienate and beat up your target audience???? Plus, while I'm sure that some parents contribute to kids' eating issues, plenty of kids are just born more sensitive! If you can read between the lines and get to the take home message without letting her attitude get to you, more power to you - otherwise, go elsewhere.

4 out of 5 stars Good for ending food-related conflicts.......2005-11-11

This book was recommended to me by our pediatrician when my then one-year-old son wasn't gaining weight rapidly enough. While his problem was not of the seriousness of failing to thrive, it was extremely stressful to my husband and I as first-time parents. And I learned the foundations for parent-child food conflicts can be laid well before the child can participate in a discussion.

I was not interested in having the rest of my life turned into a food battle ground, and this book helped permanently defuse any conflict. My parenting style is relaxed. My husband's style is old school. And my son is willful. Satter's recommendations worked for all of us.
The Healthy Baby Meal Planner: Mom-Tested Child-Approved Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful cookbook full of healthy recipes that really are tastey!
  • Great Gift
  • Great book!
  • Great ideas, but some are questionable
  • Too meat intensive
The Healthy Baby Meal Planner: Mom-Tested Child-Approved Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler
Annabel Karmel
Manufacturer: Fireside
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ASIN: 0743274040

Book Description

Start your baby on a lifetime of healthy eating

Commercial baby food may seem healthy and convenient, but a meal prepared at home with fresh, high-quality ingredients is still the most nutritious one you can give your child. Preparing your own baby food is quick, easy and much more affordable than you might think. It is certainly the best way to cultivate healthy eating habits in your infant or toddler.

Since it was published in 1991, Annabel Karmel's book has become the definitive, essential guide to feeding babies and young children and is used by pediatricians, nutritionists, and mothers around the world. Now fully revised and updated, The Healthy Baby Meal Planner will show you which foods are appropriate for each stage of a child's development from infancy to age three.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful cookbook full of healthy recipes that really are tastey!.......2007-08-14

I have made many of the recipes in this book for my son who is now 1 year old and he has enjoyed them all. Most of the recipes are quite easy and not very time-consuming. There are many that are good for the whole family to enjoy. I love this book so much I am going to purchase a few others by this author.

5 out of 5 stars Great Gift.......2007-08-09

I bought this for a friend who is expecting a baby and she loved it! She has a gluten intolerance so this cookbook will be very helpful for her and her husband. They loved it!

5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2007-05-09

I needed a baby food for dummies type book and this is one of a few I liked! Its very easy to use, has good explanations and so far seems to provide correct information with regards to foods to avoid, list of approved foods, etc. I like the charts that provide an at-a-glance for what is okay to feed, etc. Definitely worth the money!

4 out of 5 stars Great ideas, but some are questionable .......2007-01-06

I love many of the meals in this book and they are generally easy to prepare (I love that many of them can be frozen), but I think some of the suggestions are questionable for small babies (for example a lot of tomatoes and onions). Otherwise, I love it and would suggest it to any moms interested in making homemade baby food.

1 out of 5 stars Too meat intensive.......2006-11-09

We hastily bought this book for a friend and just as quickly returned it after taking a look at it's content. If you're still on the carnivor boat and wish to expose your child to the high dioxin and chemical load found in meat, then this book's for you. If you're a bit more informed and concerned about the contamination of meat, then look elsewhere for alternative nutrition and recipe info.
As a pharmacist, let me tell you that children are exceptionally sensitive to the chemical contamination that is in U.S. produced meat. This ain't the good ol' days and meat has changed. Be very careful where your animal products come from or consider eliminating them altogether.
Why Your Child Is Hyperactive
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Why Your Child is Hyperactive
  • The Feingold diet saved my child's life
  • MIRACULOUS TOOL NEEDED BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS
  • MUST READ THIS BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR CHILD ON MEDICINE
Why Your Child Is Hyperactive
Ben Feingold
Manufacturer: Random House
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ASIN: 0394734262
Release Date: 1985-02-12

Book Description

Contains detailed information by the doctor who first reported that hyperactivity in children is often caused by artificial food coloring and food flavoring. Includes the Feingold diet and how it should be applied.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars This book was of no use to us.......2007-02-01

We made the changes that were suggested, but found no effect on our child's behavior (which is only mildly hyperactive).

It appears some people have success with this, and that's great. Note however: it is VERY difficult to follow this diet in a family where only one child might need it.

Personally, I believe that following your kid around and critiquing every morsel of food that goes into his mouth, drives everyone crazy.

5 out of 5 stars Why Your Child is Hyperactive.......2005-09-12

It may have been written 25 years ago but my son was a totally different child within a week of following the Feingold Diet! It's been weeks now and even he is willing to follow the diet because he says he likes the way he feels. I am so glad I will not have to put my 5 year old child on drugs that will alter his personality. This is a must read for anyone looking for a way to fix the problem and the long term affects of hyperactivity. Doping your child may be the easy way out but doesn't address the cause. This may not help all cases but it's worth a try.

5 out of 5 stars The Feingold diet saved my child's life.......2005-04-05

Dr Feingold's theory is that bad behaviour and/or learning disabilities in otherwise bright children is caused by artifical colors and flavors. Although it may seem too simplistic, it is the answer IF you, as a parent, are willing to alter your lifestyle by reading ingredient labels and preparing food that is normal, natural and healthy. A child cannot do this on their own! But you will save your child's future and maybe your own sanity. A must buy!

5 out of 5 stars MIRACULOUS TOOL NEEDED BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS.......2004-04-19

Dr. Feingold's book saved my sanity in 1985 through this book! My daughter who was absolutely unable to follow directions, or listen for more than one minute is just the beginning of descibing her challanging behavior before applying this book to her life! She was so hyperactive it meant a day of running around in circles, running up a wall, jumping off of furniture, absolutely "crazy" actions constantly. Our lives with her were sheer he--: trying to go out in public, attend religious events, visit friends/relatives, go to the park or groucery store meant an exhausting, unpleasant experience! I had taken her to a nutrionist, allergist, & psychiatrist to find an anwer and help. No specialist was able to help. I bought this book figuring that we were running out of hope; let's try it. I read this book and began following Dr. Feingold's methods exactly as he writes. Within four days my daughter's behavior changed into a normal functioning small child. My mother came to visit us on the fourth day of the Feingold Diet and was upset thinking that I had heavily medicated my daughter because her behavior was totally normal for a child her age!!!!! I explained what I did: exliminating all foods and starting fresh from scratch and slowly reintroducing foods. My daughter has NEVER been medicated for hyperactivity or any behavior disorder. We only fed her what was well tolerated. THIS BOOK IS A MIRACLE TO OUR LIVES!!!!!!! From 1985 to today has been a wonderful experience with my daughter!!!!!! She has been very successful in school (including college), sports, popular, and a pleasure to be around!!!!! This is the complete truth. I hope that other parents will take the time to get the book for the child who is "uncontrollabe, hyperactive, or unfocused" and follow it! The initial few weeks are difficult but it is worth every ounce of energy utilized!!!!! Please, for your sanity and your child's acceptance get and practice Dr. Feingold's methods to your child's life; it works!!!!

5 out of 5 stars MUST READ THIS BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR CHILD ON MEDICINE.......2003-09-20

I came across this book a few months ago while researching about hyperactive children. My son is 5 years old and he started showing signs of adhd when he was 3. He has had trouble staying in daycares due to his behavior problems and just recently started school and began seeing even more problems. Tried natural drugs and nothing worked till I read this book and changed his diet like this book says. I can not begin to tell you how much this has changed my son. I only wish I would of come across this a few years ago. If you are thinking about putting your child on prescription medicine then please try this first. I would recommend it to anyone!!
Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • FABULOUS book...
  • A Must-Read for Moms
  • It's not that hard & a great book on eczema.
  • Great book!
Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future
Leo Galland , and Dian Dincin Buchman
Manufacturer: Dell
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Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Comment on Jaundice and breastfeeding.......2007-02-02

HI, I was just browsing through this book online and I came across the paragraph on jaundice and breastfeeding. This information was supremely inaccurate on this particular subject. The book says that breastfeeding makes jaundice worse and that you will have to stop nursing for your child to be cured of it. I am a very well read La Leche league member and breastfeeding is well known to reverse jaundice by helping your baby to excrete the bilirubin build up. The more often you nurse the faster your baby gets rid of the dead red blood cells. It is the best treatment for jaundice despite was this book says. Stopping brestfeeding during the crucial first weeks is dangerous for your baby's nutrition and immunity and bad for mom in terms of losing your milk supply and suffering engorgement or mastitis. Other than that topic I didn't read the rest of the book so it may otherwise be a good book.

5 out of 5 stars FABULOUS book..........2007-01-17

We love this book. Except for the oysters (my kids just don't get into the texture), we follow everything on this book and our kids are SO MUCH healthier than their friends. They eat better at home AND they make healthier choices when they go to parties/events, as they are not used to so much sugar! I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to help their kids improve their immunity through diet.

5 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Moms.......2007-01-06

I found two things to be most helpful about this book: 1) the information on the essential fatty acids that young children need in their diets from flax oil, evening primrose, cod liver oil, etc, especially if they have allergies; and 2) the specific doses of certain vitamins and minerals for each age group.

My son's allergies to milk and wheat are gone, in part, I believe because I introduced flaxseed oil into his diet nine months ago as result of reading this book. Flaxseed oil, I found is the easiest to incorporate into a young child's diet because it's readily available at health food stores and it doesn't have any taste. I generously poured it onto my son's oatmeal every morning and it provided a good source of fat for him and, in my opinion, played a role in eliminating his allergies. Evening primrose and cod liver oils were a little tougher to be consistent with, but if your child has severe allergies, it's a small price to pay for the potential positive outcome.

As for vitamins and minerals, Dr. Galland has specific recommendations for safe upper dosing levels for different age groups. (Who knew that a 2-3 year old can have up to 1000mg/day of vitamin C as long as his tummy will tolerate it?)

I also found the chapter on nutrition for pregnant and nursing moms to be really helpful (for example, too much of the mineral manganese in the mother's diet can be toxic to a nursing infant up to six weeks of age).

The main concern for me, however, had to do with Dr. Galland's recommendation for so much soy in children's diets. There has recently been much controversy over the safety of soy for kids because of the high amounts of isoflavones or naturally occuring plant-based estrogen. Babies on soy formula have been observed as young as three years old to go into puberty, it is believed, due to the estrogen in soy. [...] So I wonder if Dr. Galland were to write an updated or revised version of this book, if he would still recommend so much soy for children.

At any rate, the book is a brilliant reference point for moms and it's easy to pick and choose what is doable and helpful for your child and lifestyle. I consider it a valuable and insightful must-read for every mom. Thanks, Dr. Galland, for sharing your expertise on child nutrition. It's so refreshing to hear from nutritionally oriented MDs who don't resort to medication for every problem.

5 out of 5 stars It's not that hard & a great book on eczema........2006-10-25

Why feed your kids something that actually depletes the nutrition you are trying so hard to give them [such as hydrogenated oils which prevent your child's body from absorbing other nutrients it needs]?

This book makes it clear what kid's need & what they don't need. I found the explanation of which vitamins/minerals can be too much - blocking absorption of other necessary nutrients - very helpful. Everyone I have turned on to the book has loved it!

Another thing I found helpful was the chapter on what to start feeding your 6 month - 1 yr. old. It lists what to start them on & what to hold off on & explains why. This is far more detailed than our pediatrician's information. The prenatal chapter is good as well & I wish I had this book when I was pregnant.

Especially easy & helpful is the information on which supplements are beneficail for your child's specific needs/problems like hyperactivey, yeast infections, eczema, cradle cap, fatigue, diabetes ect..

It's really not that hard. It's very basic nutritional information just well explained. It's really not difficult to feed your kids & yourself basic whole foods. Read the labels! You may quickly realize these are lifestyle changes that you want to make since it is so beneficial to your child's health & development of their brain, eyes, etc.

Great format & an easy read.
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE FOUND ON ECZEMA FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS.

I also recommend:
Chemical-Free Kids: How to Safeguard Your Child's Diet and Environment by Allan Magaziner, Linda Bonvie, and Anthony Zolezzi
This book better explains the importance of organic foods among other things.
Another great format & an easy read.

5 out of 5 stars Great book!.......2005-10-19


I agree with one reviewer who said that it is difficult to pull off. But, I will still give this one 5 Stars. First I never knew how much important EFAs are and this book explains that well. Second it talks about tackling EFA and other mineral defficiencies for kids of various ages starting from Prenatal(pregnancy). I love the format in which this was written. Very easy to refer. My three and a half yr old is a very picky eater. I might not make her eat all the healthy stuff thats said in the book. But I started rubbing FLAX oil onto her skin, and her eczema is getting better.

The book also tells you about anti-nutrients. I now think a little before giving junk food to my kid. Recipes sound good but I never tried them yet. Hopefully I will get my kid to eat atleast a few of those. Highly recomment to parents who worry why your kid gets sick more often and suffers more than all the rest of the neighbourhood kids.

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