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Chapter 1 | The First 6 Weeks
References

1. “Language Development: Speech Milestones for Babies.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Mar. 2019.
https://bit.ly/3evjojO

2. “When Will My Baby Smile for the First Time?” BabyCenter Australia.
https://bit.ly/34JQxnF

3. “0-1 Month: Newborn Development.” Raising Children Network, 13 Mar. 2020.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/development/development-tracker/0-1-month

4. Karp, Harvey. The Happiest Baby on the Block: the New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer. Bantam Books, 2002, p. 8-9.

Chapter 2 | Milestones are Variable

No articles were referenced in this chapter

Chapter 3 | The Fourth Trimester
Further Information

The Fourth Trimester (Book)

A highly detailed look into the theory behind the fourth trimester, including evidence-based research to support the theory, and descriptions of what an infant experiences and how he or she develops over the first 12 weeks.

The Happiest Baby on the Block (Book)

Although focused mainly around soothing babies and increasing their sleep, Dr. Karp is a strong believer in the fourth trimester and discusses it in early chapters, using it as a platform from which to develop his techniques.

References

5. Karp, Harvey. The Happiest Baby on the Block: the New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer. Bantam Books, 2002, p. 8-9.

Footnotes

It pays to note that there are conflicting theories on the reason a child leaves the womb early: some scientists believe that it’s not brain size but the mother’s ability to supply their child with enough energy to keep growing that could cause an evolutionary ‘early’ birth. More information on this theory here

Chapter 4 | Baby Weight
Further Information

Newt: Newborn Weight Tool (Website)

This website allows parents to see how a newborn’s weight during the first days and weeks following childbirth compares with a large sample of other newborns. As stated previously, use websites like this with your sensible hat firmly on—it’s a great tool, but doesn’t take account of a child’s sex, whether it was born prematurely, health issues or ethnicity, all of which can influence weight.

Feed & Diaper/Nappy Chart (PDF)

A printout that lets you chart your newborn’s feeds, wet diapers and bowel movements in the first 16 days. Lists like these are unnecessary for healthy babies. However if you’re worried about your child’s progress, something like this can be very useful.

References

6. “Baby Weight Losses and Weight Gains.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Jan. 2019.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns–baby/baby-weight-gains.

7. “Monitoring Your Newborns Weight Gain.” American Pregnancy Association, Aug. 2015.
www.americanpregnancy.org/first-year-of-life/newborn-weight-gain/.

8. “Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk?” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Aug. 2017.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/my-baby-getting-enough-milk.

Footnotes
Chapter 5 | Sleepless Nights
References

9. Heinrichs, Markus, et al. “Selective Amnesic Effects of Oxytocin on Human Memory.” Physiology & Behavior, Elsevier, 20 Oct. 2004, vol 83, p. 31-38.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938404003464.

10. Abraham, Eyal, et al. “Fathers Brain Is Sensitive to Childcare Experiences.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 111, no. 27, 27 May 2014, pp. 9792–9797., doi:10.1073/pnas.1402569111.
http://doi.org/dr5k.

11. “Newborn Sleep: What to Expect.” Raising Children Network, 17 May 2019.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/sleep/understanding-sleep/newborn-sleep.

12. “How Often to Breastfeed.” Sutter Health.
www.babies.sutterhealth.org/breastfeeding/bf_frequency.html.

13. Masters, Maria. “When Will Your Baby Sleep Through the Night?” What to Expect, 28 Feb. 2020.
www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/sleeping-through-the-night.aspx.

14. “Infant Sleep.” Stanford Children’s Health – Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=infant-sleep-90-P02237.

Footnotes
  • You can find more on safe co-sleeping practices here.

Chapter 6 | Sleep Training
Further Information

Newborns: sleep, settling & routines & Solving baby sleep problems (Website)

The comprehensive, research-based articles on the Raising Children website are an excellent place to read more about sleep issues. Information includes how to settle a baby and how to change their sleep patterns.

Save our Sleep (Book)

Parents often have strong opinions about the routine-based sleep and feed schedules this book advocates, either loving or hating them. The book implies that it’s possible to start training your baby to sleep through the night almost immediately after birth, something that other experts disagree with.

Though the book is worth a read to see if its methods are a good fit for your family, to us its value (and the reason we’re recommending it here) lies more in the daily feeding, sleeping and bathing routines which can help restore order into a new parent’s life, and the establishment of good sleep hygiene practices, which can greatly help a child’s sleep, even in the early weeks, and pave the way to success when a child is ready to sleep longer.

The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep (Book)

Intelligent, practical advice on how to get your child to sleep better, with chapters for dealing with newborns all the way up to toddlers. Dr. Karp’s ‘5 S’ technique, from this book, is described in the chapter on How to calm a crying baby.

References

15. Karp, Harvey. “’Wake & Sleep’: Teaching Babies to Sleep on Their Own.” Happiest Baby Australia, 9 Aug. 2015.
www.happiestbaby.com.au/blogs/baby/wake-sleep-teaching-babies-to-sleep-on-their-own.

16. Hall, Tizzie. “Baby Comforters: Comfort (for Baby) and Joy (for Parents).” Save Our Sleep.
www.saveoursleep.com/free-reading/baby-comforters-comfort-baby-joy-parents/.

17. St. James-Roberts, Ian. “Preventing and Managing Infant Sleep Problems.” The Period of Purple Crying, Dec. 2013.
www.purplecrying.info/sub-pages/sleeping/preventing-or-managing-infant-sleeping.php.

18. “Helping Babies Sleep and Settle: 0-6 Months.” Raising Children Network, 20 May 2019.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/sleep/settling-routines/helping-babies-sleep-settle-0-6-months.

19. Powell, Alvin. “Children Need Attention and Reassurance, Harvard Researchers Say.” Harvard Gazette, 9 Apr. 1998.
www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/1998/04/children-need-touching-and-attention-harvard-researchers-say/.

20. Middlemiss, Wendy, et al. “Asynchrony of Mother–Infant Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Activity Following Extinction of Infant Crying Responses Induced during the Transition to Sleep.” Early Human Development, vol. 88, no. 4, 2012, pp. 227–232., doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.08.010.
http://doi.org/d56h2n.

21. Price, A. M. H., et al. “Five-Year Follow-up of Harms and Benefits of Behavioral Infant Sleep Intervention: Randomized Trial.” Pediatrics, vol. 130, no. 4, Oct. 2012, pp. 643–651., doi:10.1542/peds.2011-3467.
http://doi.org/b5b2.

Chapter 7 | How to Calm a Crying Baby
Further Information

The Happiest Baby on the Block (Book)

Advice on the changing sleep habits of children, including more further information on the 5S technique described in this chapter.

The Happiest Baby on the Block (Streaming Video)

Think of this as a streamlined version of the book – 30 minutes long and just the essentials! It’s a little cheesy, but if you look past that you’ll find great advice on baby wrapping, the 5S technique and more.

How to wrap a baby (Video)

The title says it all—this video will show you step by step how to swaddle a baby and get them ready for sleep—all done with an Australian accent!

References

22. Jha, Alok. “Why Crying Babies Are So Hard to Ignore.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 17 Oct. 2012.
www.theguardian.com/science/2012/oct/17/crying-babies-hard-ignore.

Chapter 8 | P.U.R.P.L.E. Crying, aka Colic
Further Information

The National Centre on Shaken Baby Syndrome (Website)

Originally a standalone website, “The Period of Purple Crying” information is now administered by a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of infants through supporting and educating families, caregivers and professionals. The website has links to an app and downloadable material with suggestions on how to get children to sleep, how to soothe them and many other resources for tired parents dealing with crying and fussy infants.

Colic Relief Tips for Parents (Web Article)

Developed by the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) the Healthy Children website is a great source of information on many things baby related. This particular page has a short but good list of recommendations for parents to help calm children during this difficult period.

Newborns: Crying & Colic (Web Articles)

Developed in conjunction with the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, the Raising Children website has a series of excellent articles and videos on colic, including information for dads, a video guide to baby cues, and picture-based instructions on how to soothe a child.

References

23. Johnson, Jeremy D., et al. “Infantile Colic: Recognition and Treatment.” American Family Physician, 1 Oct. 2015.
www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1001/p577.html.

24. Johnson, Jeremy D., et al. “Infantile Colic: Recognition and Treatment.” American Family Physician, 1 Oct. 2015.
www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1001/p577.html.

25. Barr, Marilyn. “What Is the Period of PURPLE Crying?” The Period of PURPLE Crying.
https://dontshake.org/purple-crying.

26. “Colic Relief Tips for Parents.” HealthyChildren.org, American Academy of Pediatrics, 24 June 2015.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx.

27. Jakobsson, Iréne, and Tor Lindberg. “Cow’s Milk Proteins Cause Infantile Colic in Breast-Fed Infants: A Double-Blind Crossover Study.” Pediatrics, vol. 71, no. 2, Feb. 1983 pp. 268-271.
www.pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/71/2/268.long.

28. Adler, Liora. “Colic and Crying – Self-Care: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 7 Mar. 2019.
www.medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000753.htm.

29. “Colic Relief Tips for Parents.” HealthyChildren.org, American Academy of Pediatrics, 24 June 2015.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/crying-colic/Pages/Colic.aspx.

30. Botha, Elina, et al. “The Consequences of Having an Excessively Crying Infant in the Family: an Integrative Literature Review.” Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 6 May 2019, doi:10.1111/scs.12702.
http://doi.org/dr6p.

31. “Shaken Baby Syndrome.” AANS, American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Shaken-Baby-Syndrome.

Chapter 9 | Understanding the Cries of Your Child
Further Information

Dunstan Baby Language (Website)

The original source of information about Priscilla Dunstan’s theory of baby language.

Oprah Winfrey Interview (YouTube Video)

The video is low quality but includes examples of baby sounds and their explanations… and you can’t beat free. Perfect for those on a budget.

References

32. “Dunstan Baby Language.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Mar. 2020.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunstan_Baby_Language.

33. “Our Research.” Baby Language by DBL.
https://web.archive.org/web/20190929114722/https://www.dunstanbaby.com/our-research/.

Chapter 10 | Room Temperature
Further Information

The right temperature for a baby (Web Article)

A detailed rundown on what the right room temperature is for a baby, with a great question and answer section.

References

34. Novak, Sara. “What’s the Right Temperature for Baby?” What to Expect, 1 Apr. 2020.
www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/baby-care/what-is-right-temperature-for-baby/.

35. “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 5, Nov. 2016, doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2938.
http://doi.org/dr6q.

Chapter 11 | Sickness
Further Information

Recognizing newborn illnesses (Web Article)

An easy to read list by the American Academy of Family Physicians that may help you recognize different types of newborn illnesses.

When to call a doctor (Web Article)

Another list, this time by the Seattle Children’s Hospital. It gives typical symptoms of a sick infant, categorized by how urgently you need to call a doctor if you see them.

Newborns: Safety (Web Articles)

An easy to navigate series of pages on child safety covering such topics as poisons, pets, burns, water safety and CPR for infants. Funded by the Australian Government.

References

36. “Fever.” Raising Children Network, 14 Aug. 2019.
www.raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/health-concerns/fever.

37. Leduc, D, and S Woods. “Temperature Measurement in Paediatrics.” Paediatrics & Child Health, vol. 5, no. 5, 2000, pp. 273–276., doi:10.1093/pch/5.5.273.
http://doi.org/dr6r.

38. “Babies: How Can You Tell If Your Baby Is Ill?” About Kids Health, 7 Jan. 2019.
www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=710&language=English.

39. Bruel, Ann Van Den, et al. “Diagnostic Value of Clinical Features at Presentation to Identify Serious Infection in Children in Developed Countries: a Systematic Review.” The Lancet, vol. 375, no. 9717, 6 Mar. 2010, pp. 834–845., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(09)62000-6.
http://doi.org/bdsms7.

Chapter 12 | Baby Magic
Further Information

Pure Love (YouTube Video)

A sweet, four-minute exploration of the power of skin-to-skin contact, which sees newborn baby heart rates monitored while swaddled and then held against their mother. Aww…

Keep Mother and Baby Together (Research Article)

A rather more scientific analysis of the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, as originally published in the Journal of Perinatal Education.

Evidence on skin-to-skin after cesarean (Web Article)

An article by the website Evidence Based Birth on the benefits and challenges of skin-to-skin contact immediately after a cesarean. For the amount of data given and referenced, it’s a surprisingly easy read.

References

40. Northrup, Christiane. Mother-Daughter Wisdom: Creating a Legacy of Physical and Emotional Health. Piatkus, 2005, p. 119 – 121.

41. “WHO Recommendation on Skin-to-Skin Contact during the First Hour after Birth.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 17 Feb. 2018.
https://extranet.who.int/rhl/topics/newborn-health/care-newborn-infant/who-recommendation-skin-skin-contact-during-first-hour-after-birth.

42. Shorey, Shefaly, et al. “Skin-to-Skin Contact by Fathers and the Impact on Infant and Paternal Outcomes: an Integrative Review.” Midwifery, vol. 40, Sept. 2016, pp. 207–217., doi:10.1016/j.midw.2016.07.007.
http://doi.org/f3rsbw.

43. Robinson, A. “Skin to Skin Contact.” NHS Royal Berkshire, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, 29 May 2019.
www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflets/Maternity/Maternity—skin-to-skin-contact.htm.

44. Bergland, Christopher. “More Proof That Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits Babies Brains.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 16 Mar. 2017.
www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-athletes-way/201703/more-proof-skin-skin-contact-benefits-babies-brains.

45. Crenshaw, Jeannette T. “Healthy Birth Practice #6: Keep Mother and Baby Together— It’s Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding.” The Journal of Perinatal Education, vol. 23, no. 4, 2014, pp. 211–217., doi:10.1891/1058-1243.23.4.211.
http://doi.org/dr6s.

Chapter 13 | Mother’s Mind & Body
Further Information

Postpartum Depression in Women (Fact Sheet)

An excellent resource if you think you might be depressed, or are just curious about what the signs of postpartum depression are, in an easy to read article that talks about what depression is, what the risk factors are, and what treatment options are available.

Anxiety & Depression in Pregnancy & Early Parenthood (Fact Sheet)

This fact sheet addresses antenatal depression in both men and women, listing specific signs to look out for.

Postpartum Depression in Men is Real (Web Article)

An interesting read that follows one man’s experience with paternal depression, from realizing something was wrong to doing something about it.

Your Body After the First 6 Weeks (Fact Sheet)

A list of questions and answers discussing common issues a mother may experience after birth, such as perineum soreness, swelling and constipation, and what can be done about it.

Postpartum Recovery Timeline (Web Article)

What a new mother can expect her physical and mental health to possibly look like on a week-by-week basis after birth, with handy charts and suggestions for aiding recovery.

When to Start Exercising After Birth (Fact Sheet)

A simple list of questions and answers by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists discussing when and how a mother can get back into physical exercise.

References

46. “Recovering from Delivery – Postpartum Recovery.” Familydoctor.org, 26 Sept. 2018.
https://familydoctor.org/recovering-from-delivery/.

47. “Exercise After Pregnancy.” ACOG, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/labor-delivery-and-postpartum-care/exercise-after-pregnancy

48. “Hair Loss in New Moms.” American Academy of Dermatology.
www.aad.org/new-moms.

49. “Perinatal Depression.” National Institute of Mental Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml.

50. Paulson, James F., and Sharnail D. Bazemore. “Prenatal and Postpartum Depression in Fathers and Its Association With Maternal Depression.” Jama, vol. 303, no. 19, 19 May 2010, pp. 1961–1969., doi:10.1001/jama.2010.605.
http://doi.org/bzzm22.

51. Jaworski, Margaret. “Oh Baby: Postpartum Depression in Men Is Real, Science Says.” Psycom, 14 May 2019.
https://www.psycom.net/postpartum-depression-in-men.

Chapter 14 | Breastfeeding: a Learned Art
Further Information

The Pressure to Breastfeed (Web Article)

A discussion about the guilt, pressure and depression that can occur when well-meaning clinicians push breastfeeding even when a mother can’t or doesn’t want to do it.

References

52. “Mastitis.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Sept. 2019.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns–mum/mastitis.

53. “Mastitis.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 19 July 2018.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mastitis/.

54. “Mastitis.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Sept. 2019.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns–mum/mastitis.

55. “Blocked Ducts.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, June 2016.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns–mum/blocked-ducts.

56. “Mastitis.” La Leche League International.
www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/.

57. Lavigne, Valérie, and Brian J. Gleberzon. “Ultrasound as a Treatment of Mammary Blocked Duct among 25 Postpartum Lactating Women: a Retrospective Case Series.” Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, vol. 11, no. 3, Sept. 2012, pp. 170–178., doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2012.05.011.
http://doi.org/dr6t.

58. “Mastitis.” La Leche League International.
www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/.

59. “White Spot on the Nipple.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Mar. 2015.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/white-spot-nipple.

60. “White Spot on the Nipple.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Mar. 2015.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/white-spot-nipple.

61. “Mastitis.” La Leche League International.
www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/.

62. Bonyata, Kelly. “Lecithin Treatment for Recurrent Plugged Ducts • KellyMom.com.” KellyMom, 1 Jan. 2018
https://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/.

63. “Mastitis.” Australian Breastfeeding Association, Sept. 2019.
www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/common-concerns–mum/mastitis.

64. Diez-Sampedro, Ana, et al. “Women’s Choice Regarding Breastfeeding and Its Effect on Well-Being.” Nursing for Womens Health, vol. 23, no. 5, Oct. 2019, pp. 383–389., doi:10.1016/j.nwh.2019.08.002.
http://doi.org/dr6v.

65. “Breastfeeding Report Card.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 31 Dec. 2019.
www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/reportcard.htm.

Footnotes
Chapter 15 | Breastfeeding vs. Formula
Further Information

The 11 Benefits of Breastfeeding (Web Article)

An excellent, evidence-based article about why breastfeeding is beneficial for mother and child, with links to further reading for each claim the article makes.

Newborns: Bottle Feeding (Web Articles)

A comprehensive ‘how to’ page with lots of good advice if you decide you want to formula feed your infant, including how to give a baby their bottle, how to sterilize equipment, how to mix formula and a video showing bottle and formula preparation for dads.

The Data all Guilt Ridden Parents Need: (Web Article)

A New York Times opinion piece by Emily Oster, author of Cribsheet, who examines common parenting myths, including many revolving around the breastfeeding / formula debate, from a data perspective—asking whether the research truly supports conventional claims.

Fed is Best (Website)

The Fed is Best Foundation works to provide families and health professionals with the most up-to-date scientific research, education, and resources to practice safe infant feeding with breast milk, formula, or a combination of both. They also have a Facebook page.

References

66. Cacho, Nicole Theresa, and Robert M. Lawrence. “Innate Immunity and Breast Milk.” Frontiers in Immunology, vol. 8, 29 May 2017, doi:10.3389/fimmu.2017.00584.
http://doi.org/dr6w.

67. Slade, Herbert, and Stanley Schwartz. “Mucosal Immunity: the Immunology of Breast Milk.” Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 80, no. 3, Sept. 1987, pp. 348–358., doi:10.1016/0091-6749(87)90041-8.
http://doi.org/c67c4q.

68. Bjarnadottir, Adda. “11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby.” Healthline Parenthood, Red Ventures, 1 June 2017.
www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-benefits-of-breastfeeding.

69. Belfort, Mandy Brown. “The Science of Breastfeeding and Brain Development.” Breastfeeding Medicine, vol. 12, no. 8, 1 Oct. 2017, pp. 459–461., doi:10.1089/bfm.2017.0122.
http://doi.org/dr6x.

70. Kramer, Michael S. “Breastfeeding and Child Cognitive Development.” Archives of General Psychiatry, vol. 65, no. 5, 1 May 2008, p. 578., doi:10.1001/archpsyc.65.5.578.
http://doi.org/c3djbk.

71. Der, Geoff, et al. “Effect of Breast Feeding on Intelligence in Children: Prospective Study, Sibling Pairs Analysis, and Meta-Analysis.” Bmj, vol. 333, no. 7575, 4 Oct. 2006, p. 945., doi:10.1136/bmj.38978.699583.55.
http://doi.org/bpzthj.

72. Thompson, John M.d., et al. “Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis.” Pediatrics, vol. 140, no. 5, 30 Oct. 2017, doi:10.1542/peds.2017-1324.
http://doi.org/dr6z.

73. Anstey, Erica H., et al. “Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction: Implications for Black Mothers.” American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 53, no. 3, Sept. 2017, doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2017.04.024.
http://doi.org/dr62.

74. “Breast Cancer and Breastfeeding: Collaborative Reanalysis of Individual Data from 47 Epidemiological Studies in 30 Countries, Including 50 302 Women with Breast Cancer and 96 973 Women without the Disease.” The Lancet, vol. 360, no. 9328, July 2002, pp. 187–195., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(02)09454-0.
http://doi.org/dfjrn4.

75. Jarlenski, Marian P., et al. “Effects of Breastfeeding on Postpartum Weight Loss among U.S. Women.” Preventive Medicine, vol. 69, 5 Oct. 2014, pp. 146–150., doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.09.018.
http://doi.org/f6s39s.

76. “Breastfeeding: Surgeon General’s Call to Action Fact Sheet.” HHS.gov, US Department of Health and Human Services, 19 Jan. 2011.
www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/breastfeeding/factsheet/index.html.

77. Hotham, Neil, and Elizabeth Hotham. “Drugs in Breastfeeding.” Australian Prescriber, vol. 38, no. 5, 1 Oct. 2015, pp. 156–159., doi:10.18773/austprescr.2015.056.
http://doi.org/dr63.

78. “Alcohol.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28 Dec. 2019.
www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html.

79. Spencer, Jeanne. “Management of Mastitis in Breastfeeding Women.” American Family Physician, vol. 78, no. 6, 15 Sept. 2008, pp. 727–731.
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0915/p727.html.

80. Chao, S. “The Effect of Lactation on Ovulation and Fertility.” Clinics in Perinatology, vol. 14, no. 1, Mar. 1987, pp. 39–50.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3549114.

81. Anokye, Reindolf, et al. “Prevalence of Postpartum Depression and Interventions Utilized for Its Management.” Annals of General Psychiatry, vol. 17, no. 1, 9 May 2018, doi:10.1186/s12991-018-0188-0.
http://doi.org/gdjhcd.

82. Kramer, Michael S, and Ritsuko Kakuma. “Optimal Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding.” Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 15 Aug. 2012, doi:10.1002/14651858.cd003517.pub2.
http://doi.org/bfgc.

Chapter 16 | Wonder Weeks
Further Information

The Wonder Weeks (Website)

The Wonder Weeks website is a great place to start for free information and the basics of each week. On the website you will also find links to an app and book, should you wish to purchase either.

We found the app handy for its reminders and the quick, easy access it gave to information on our phones. The book tended to have a little more information on each leap as it occurred which we also found really useful, so both are good options should you wish to purchase them.

References

83. Mcleod, Saul. “Jean Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development.” Simply Psychology, 6 June 2018.
www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html.

84. Weerth, C., and P. Geert. “Emotional Instability as an Indicator of Strictly Timed Infantile Developmental Transitions.” British Journal of Developmental Psychology, vol. 16, no. 1, Mar. 1998, pp. 15–44., doi:10.1111/j.2044-835x.1998.tb00748.x.
http://doi.org/brh6fz.

Chapter 17 | Vision
Further Information

Your infant’s vision development: What to know (Web Article)

This in-depth article, written by a Doctor of Optometry, is almost a fact sheet for the wonderful level of information it contains. If you’d like to know more about your baby’s vision, it’s a great place to start, discussing everything from focus to premature baby vision to eye alignment problems.

How Much Can Little Ones See? (Video)

This quick, one-minute video replicates what an infant can see at various weeks after birth, moving the camera in and out of focus to give a general timeline. Be warned—it can be a little confronting to note just how little a child can see in the first few weeks!

Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones (Fact Sheet)

Want specific milestones for what your child will see at birth, 1 month, 2-3 months, 4-5 months and beyond? This page is for you. Though light on details during the first 6 weeks, it may provide a handy reference chart for parents over the first year about when to expect your child to produce tears, look at themselves in the mirror and develop color preferences.

Mesmerised (Book)

A gorgeous black and white book for babies with no words, just high contrast images. We were given one as a gift and our baby fell in love with it from just a couple of weeks of age, staring spellbound at its simple pictures.

References

85. Jando, G., et al. “Early-Onset Binocularity in Preterm Infants Reveals Experience-Dependent Visual Development in Humans.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, vol. 109, no. 27, 18 June 2012, pp. 11049–11052., doi:10.1073/pnas.1203096109.
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86. “Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones.” Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=age-appropriate-vision-milestones-90-P02305.

87. “Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones.” Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=age-appropriate-vision-milestones-90-P02305.

88. “Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones.” Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=age-appropriate-vision-milestones-90-P02305.

89. Bushneil, I. W. R., et al. “Neonatal Recognition of the Mothers Face.” British Journal of Developmental Psychology, vol. 7, no. 1, Mar. 1989, pp. 3–15., doi:10.1111/j.2044-835x.1989.tb00784.x.
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90. Hyvärinen, Lea, et al. “Current Understanding of What Infants See.” Current Ophthalmology Reports, vol. 2, no. 4, 25 Oct. 2014, pp. 142–149., doi:10.1007/s40135-014-0056-2.
http://doi.org/dr64.

91. Heiting, Gary. “How to Spot Vision Problems in Babies.” All About Vision, Apr. 2017.
www.allaboutvision.com/parents/infants.htm.

92. “0-1 Month: Newborn Development.” Raising Children Network, 13 Mar. 2020.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/development/development-tracker/0-1-month.

93. “Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones.” Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=age-appropriate-vision-milestones-90-P02305.

94. “Age-Appropriate Vision Milestones.” Stanford Children’s Health, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.
www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=age-appropriate-vision-milestones-90-P02305.

Chapter 18 | Sound
References

95. “Language Development: 3-12 Months.” Raising Children Network, 27 Nov. 2017.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/development/language-development/language-3-12-months.

96. Brink, Susan. The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting and Nurturing an Infant through the First Three Months. University of California Press, 2013.

97. “Talking with Babies and Toddlers: How to Do It and Why.” Raising Children Network, 19 Nov. 2019.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/babies/connecting-communicating/communicating/talking-with-babies-toddlers.

98. “Language Development: Speech Milestones for Babies.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 7 Mar. 2019.
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/language-development/art-20045163.

99. Thompson, Rachel H., et al. “Enhancing Early Communication Through Infant Sign Training.” Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, vol. 40, no. 1, Mar. 2007, pp. 15–23., doi:10.1901/jaba.2007.23-06.
http://doi.org/dp9nvj.

Tip: Language Progression
Chapter 19 | Smell
Further Information

The Crawl (YouTube Video)

A baby’s sense of smell is amazing! Watch as in this video newborns use it to find their mother’s breast for the very first time.

References

100. Loos, Helene M., et al. “Responses of Human Neonates to Highly Diluted Odorants from Sweat.” Journal of Chemical Ecology, vol. 43, no. 1, Jan. 2017, pp. 106–117., doi:10.1007/s10886-016-0804-x.
http://doi.org/f9vdtf.

101. Vaglio, Stefano. “Chemical Communication and Mother-Infant Recognition.” Communicative & Integrative Biology, vol. 2, no. 3, May 2009, pp. 279–281., doi:10.4161/cib.2.3.8227.
http://doi.org/bjw8gp.

102. “Let’s Play! 4 Weeks.” BabyCenter Australia.
www.babycenter.com.au/a1011436/lets-play-4-weeks.

Chapter 20 | Movement
Further Information

Newborn Reflexes (Web Article)

You’ll find further information on many of the reflexes discussed in this chapter on this great page published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, including when the reflexes appear and disappear.

Tummy Time (Fact Sheet)

All about the basics of tummy time, including age appropriate milestones and tips for 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months and older. The Pathways website also has many great pages that provide information about child development.

References

103. Mersch, John. “Infant Milestones Chart Month by Month – Is Your Baby Hitting the Marks?” EMedicineHealth, 30 Sept. 2019.
www.emedicinehealth.com/infant_milestones/article_em.htm#what_are_the_milestones_in_a_babys_first_month.

104. “Newborn Reflexes.” HealthyChildren.org, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 Aug. 2009.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Newborn-Reflexes.aspx.

105. Mersch, John. “Infant Milestones Chart Month by Month – Is Your Baby Hitting the Marks?” EMedicineHealth, 30 Sept. 2019.
www.emedicinehealth.com/infant_milestones/article_em.htm#what_are_the_milestones_in_a_babys_first_month.

106. “Back to Sleep, Tummy to Play.” HealthyChildren.org, American Academy of Pediatrics, 20 Jan. 2017.
www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/Back-to-Sleep-Tummy-to-Play.aspx.

Chapter 21 | Immunization
Further Information

Baby Doctor Mamas (Podcast)

If you’re into auditory learning, this podcast is brilliant—and because the women hosting it are Neonatologists, i.e., pediatricians that have sub-specialized to only work with neonates (usually defined as babies under 4 weeks of age), they know what they’re talking about! Episode 44 discusses the research behind vaccines, and why getting immunized is important.

Do Vaccines Cause Autism? (Web Article)

An educational resource by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, this surprisingly even-handed article provides a deeper history of the autism / MMR hypothesis, discussing the original scare, the FDA and government response, and then finally the research done afterwards.

Vaccine Myths Debunked (Web Article)

A nice, fast listicle that describes some of the most common misconceptions about vaccines and the evidence that refutes them.

WHO: Six Common Misconceptions About Immunization (Web Series)

Produced by the World Health Organization (and quoted in this chapter), this is a slightly longer but well-written read that gives a much more detailed dive into vaccine myths, why they exist and what the science says.

Choosing not to Vaccinate: Risks and responsibilities (Fact Sheet)

A fact sheet released by the CDC that tells parents of unvaccinated children what to do in the event of an outbreak of vaccine-preventable disease. It also discusses the risks and responsibilities that those parents have for the health and welfare of their child. A great resource for families that aren’t traditionally vaccinating.

References

107. Ritchie, Hannah, and Samantha Vanderslott. “How Many People Support Vaccination across the World?” Our World in Data, 1 Aug. 2019. https://ourworldindata.org/support-for-vaccination.

108. “History of Anti-Vaccination Movements.” History of Vaccines, 10 Jan. 2018.
www.historyofvaccines.org/content/articles/history-anti-vaccination-movements.

109. “Vaccine Basics.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 July 2017.
www.cdc.gov/smallpox/vaccine-basics/index.html.

110. Mckee, Chephra, and Kristin Bohannon. “Exploring the Reasons Behind Parental Refusal of Vaccines.” The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics, vol. 21, no. 2, Apr. 2016, pp. 104–109., doi:10.5863/1551-6776-21.2.104.
http://doi.org/ggfnx5.

111. “About The AVN.” Australian Vaccination-Risks Network Inc.
https://avn.org.au/about-av/.

112. Wakefield, Aj, et al. “RETRACTED: Ileal-Lymphoid-Nodular Hyperplasia, Non-Specific Colitis, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder in Children.” The Lancet, vol. 351, no. 9103, Feb. 1998, pp. 637–641., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(97)11096-0.
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113. Godlee, F., et al. “Wakefields Article Linking MMR Vaccine and Autism Was Fraudulent.” Bmj, vol. 342, no. jan05 1, 5 Jan. 2011, pp. c7452–c7452., doi:10.1136/bmj.c7452.
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114. Dyer, Owen. “Wakefield Admits Fabricating Events When He Took Children’s Blood Samples.” Bmj, vol. 336, no. 7649, 17 Apr. 2008, doi:10.1136/bmj.39553.506597.db.
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115. Murch, Simon H, et al. “Retraction of an Interpretation.” The Lancet, vol. 363, no. 9411, Mar. 2004, p. 750., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(04)15715-2.
http://doi.org/chczrz.

116. Meikle, James, and Sarah Boseley. “MMR Row Doctor Andrew Wakefield Struck off Register.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 24 May 2010.
www.theguardian.com/society/2010/may/24/mmr-doctor-andrew-wakefield-struck-off.

117. Boseley, Sarah. “How Disgraced Anti-Vaxxer Andrew Wakefield Was Embraced by Trump’s America.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 18 July 2018.
www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/18/how-disgraced-anti-vaxxer-andrew-wakefield-was-embraced-by-trumps-america.

118. “Thimerosal.” DrugBank, 1 Mar. 2020.
www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11590.

119. “Thimerosal in Vaccines.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 Oct. 2015.
www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/index.html.

120. “Are Vaccines Safe?” Health.gov.au, Australian Government Department of Health, 18 Nov. 2019.
www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/about-immunisation/are-vaccines-safe#mercury-is-no-longer-used-in-vaccines.

121. “Vaccine Ingredients.” Vaccine Knowledge Project, University of Oxford, 30 Aug. 2019.
https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/vaccine-ingredients#thiomersal.

122. “What Goes Into a Vaccine?” PublicHealth.org, PublicHealth.org, 14 Apr. 2020.
www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/.

123. “What’s in Vaccines?” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 Aug. 2019.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/additives.htm.

124. “Thimerosal.” DrugBank, 1 Mar. 2020.
www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB11590.

125. “Adjuvants Help Vaccines Work Better.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24 Oct. 2018.
www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/adjuvants.html.

126. “What’s in Vaccines?” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5 Aug. 2019.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/additives.htm.

127. “What Goes Into a Vaccine?” PublicHealth.org, PublicHealth.org, 14 Apr. 2020.
www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/.

128. “Public Health Statement for Aluminum.” Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sept. 2008.
www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=1076&tid=34.

129. “What Goes Into a Vaccine?” PublicHealth.org, PublicHealth.org, 14 Apr. 2020.
www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/.

130. “What Goes Into a Vaccine?” PublicHealth.org, PublicHealth.org, 14 Apr. 2020.
www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/goes-vaccine/.

131. Farrell, D J. “Fatal Water Intoxication.” Journal of Clinical Pathology, vol. 56, no. 10, 1 Oct. 2003, doi:10.1136/jcp.56.10.803-a.
http://doi.org/ctbzsv.

132. Chawla, Anuj, and Ak Lavania. “Oxygen Toxicity.” Medical Journal Armed Forces India, vol. 57, no. 2, Apr. 2001, pp. 131–133., doi:10.1016/s0377-1237(01)80133-7.
http://doi.org/fj7j6m.

133. Principi, Nicola, and Susanna Esposito. “Aluminum in Vaccines: Does It Create a Safety Problem?” Vaccine, vol. 36, no. 39, Sept. 2018, pp. 5825–5831., doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.08.036.
http://doi.org/gfdgjg.

134. Principi, Nicola, and Susanna Esposito. “Aluminum in Vaccines: Does It Create a Safety Problem?” Vaccine, vol. 36, no. 39, Sept. 2018, pp. 5825–5831., 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.08.036.
http://doi.org/gfdgjg.

135. “Six Common Misconceptions about Immunization.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, Sept. 2019.
www.who.int/vaccine_safety/initiative/detection/immunization_misconceptions/en/index4.html.

136. Funk, Sebastian. “Critical immunity thresholds for measles elimination” World Health Organization, PDF. 19 Oct. 2017.
https://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2017/october/2._target_immunity_levels_FUNK.pdf.

137. “Childhood Immunisation Coverage.” Health.gov.au, Australian Government Department of Health, 15 Feb. 2020.
www.health.gov.au/health-topics/immunisation/childhood-immunisation-coverage.

138. “Statue Commemorates Smallpox Eradication.” WHO, World Health Organization, 10 Dec. 2010.
https://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/notes/2010/smallpox_20100517/en/.

139. “Diseases You Almost Forgot About (Thanks to Vaccines).” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 Jan. 2020.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/diseases-forgot.html.

140. “Preventing and Managing Adverse Reactions.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 12 July 2017.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/general-recs/adverse-reactions.html.

141. “How Dangerous Is Lightning?” National Weather Service, NOAA’s National Weather Service, 12 Mar. 2019.
www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-odds.

142. “Vaccine Myths Debunked.” PublicHealth.org, 14 Apr. 2020.
www.publichealth.org/public-awareness/understanding-vaccines/vaccine-myths-debunked/.

143. Taylor, Brent, et al. “Autism and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine: No Epidemiological Evidence for a Causal Association.” The Lancet, vol. 353, no. 9169, 12 June 1999, pp. 2026–2029., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01239-8.
http://doi.org/bspftg.

144. Dales, Loring. “Time Trends in Autism and in MMR Immunization Coverage in California.” Jama, vol. 285, no. 9, 7 Mar. 2001, pp. 1183–1185., doi:10.1001/jama.285.9.1183.
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145. Madsen, Kreesten Meldgaard, et al. “A Population-Based Study of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination and Autism.” New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 347, no. 19, 7 Nov. 2002, pp. 1477–1482., doi:10.1056/nejmoa021134.
http://doi.org/c2xm5m.

146. Fombonne, E., et al. “Pervasive Developmental Disorders in Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Prevalence and Links With Immunizations.” Pediatrics, vol. 118, no. 1, 1 July 2006, pp. e139–e150., doi:10.1542/peds.2005-2993.
http://doi.org/cj9fd7.

147. Heron, J. “Thimerosal Exposure in Infants and Developmental Disorders: A Prospective Cohort Study in the United Kingdom Does Not Support a Causal Association.” Pediatrics, vol. 114, no. 3, Sept. 2004, pp. 577–583., doi:10.1542/peds.2003-1176-l.
http://doi.org/fgtjmp.

148. “Vaccine Safety: Examine the Evidence.” HealthyChildren.org, American Academy of Pediatrics, 24 July 2018.
www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/Vaccine-Studies-Examine-the-Evidence.aspx.

Chapter 22 | SIDS
Charities

The Smiley Reilly Project

Full disclosure, the authors know the founders of this charity personally—Raquel & Jonathan lost their beautiful boy Reilly to SIDS when he was six months of age (Raquel kindly gave the quote at the start of this chapter). The charity aims to provide fun, positive experiences to help families stay together and support each other following the death of a child.

Red Nose Australia

Australia’s leading authority on safe sleep, The Red Nose organization has a mission to reduce the number of child deaths through miscarriage, stillbirth and SIDS to zero through world-class research, advocacy and education.

American SIDS Institute

This organization takes donations for research, for those who want to donate to find a cause.

Further Information

SIDS & SUID Data and Statistics (Fact Sheet)

Compiled by the CDC, this page gives SUID (including SIDS) statistics with an American focus, including prevalence by ethnicity and State.

Common SIDS and SUID Terms and Definitions (Fact Sheet)

A quick list and explanation of some of the terms often used when talking about SUID.

Reduce the Risk of SIDS & Suffocation (Fact Sheet)

An easy-to-read summary of the SIDS guidelines on the American Academy of Pediatrics website, with an optional audio download to more information at the bottom of the page.

The full list of AAP recommendations for SIDS prevention (Research Article)

Written by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this is the ‘bible’ of SIDS guidelines that almost every other website, book and article you will read base their information on. Neatly ordered, the guidelines are most useful if you enjoy delving into the why behind the recommendations.

Evidence Base for 2016 Updated Recommendations (Technical Report)

If your concept of ‘a little light reading’ is sitting down with an encyclopedia, this 36-page report may be just your cup of tea. As the title says, it provides an evidence base for the 2016 SIDS recommendations. Don’t read while driving or operating heavy machinery…

Substance Use During Pregnancy (Fact Sheet)

Produced by the CDC, this quick examination of opioid, marijuana, tobacco and alcohol use while pregnant explains why each is dangerous and provides links to more information (and helplines).

Cribsheet (Book)

If you’d like more information on Emily Oster’s argument that infants need to only sleep in their parent’s room until four months of age (as opposed to the AAP’s 12-month guidelines), this is the book to get. Despite relying heavily on facts and research data for answers, it’s a very easy read.

Educational Brochures and Posters (downloadable)

Red Nose Australia’s collection of easy-to-read educational brochures and posters addressing safe sleeping, wrapping, tummy time and cot-to-bed transition.

References

149. Willinger, Marian, et al. “Defining the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids): Deliberations of an Expert Panel Convened by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.” Pediatric Pathology, vol. 11, no. 5, Jan. 1991, pp. 677–684., doi:10.3109/15513819109065465.
http://doi.org/drc4pd.

150. Heron, Melonie. “Deaths: Leading Causes for 2013.” National Vital Statistics Reports, PDF, 16 Feb. 2016.
www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr65/nvsr65_02.pdf.

151. “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 5, 24 Oct. 2016, doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2938.
http://doi.org/dr6q.

152. Moon, Rachel Y. “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Evidence Base for 2016 Updated Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 5, 24 Oct. 2016, doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2940.
http://doi.org/ggkbkr.

153. Hauck, F. R., et al. “Breastfeeding and Reduced Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis.” Pediatrics, vol. 128, no. 1, 13 June 2011, pp. 103–110., doi:10.1542/peds.2010-3000.
http://doi.org/b29pxh.

154. Oster, Emily. Cribsheet: a Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool. Souvenir Press, 2020. Chapter 6.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/572658/cribsheet-by-emily-oster/.

155. “Substance Use During Pregnancy.” CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24 July 2019.
www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/substance-abuse/substance-abuse-during-pregnancy.htm.

156. Mitchell, E.a., and J. Milerad. “Smoking and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.” Reviews on Environmental Health, vol. 21, no. 2, Jan. 2006, pp. 81–103., doi:10.1515/reveh.2006.21.2.81.
http://doi.org/drk5st.

157. “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 5, 24 Oct. 2016, doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2938.
http://doi.org/dr6q.

158. “Room Temperature.” Red Nose Australia, 27 Feb. 2018.
https://rednose.org.au/article/room-temperature.

159. Mitchell, E A, et al. “Immunisation and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. New Zealand Cot Death Study Group.” Archives of Disease in Childhood, vol. 73, no. 6, 1 Dec. 1995, pp. 498–501., doi:10.1136/adc.73.6.498.
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160. “SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment.” Pediatrics, vol. 138, no. 5, 24 Oct. 2016, doi:10.1542/peds.2016-2938.
http://doi.org/dr6q.

Footnotes
Chapter 23 | Professional Photography
Further Information

Newborn Photography Tips (Web Article)

There’s a lot of newborn photography articles around on the internet, but we like this one for its cute inspirational photos which are great if you’re trying your own hand at the art. They just make us go aww…

One Second Every Day (App)

The difficult thing about doing a time lapse series is actually stitching the content together at the end. This app solves that problem, though there are plenty of alternative programs out there too. If the one-second-per-photo limit on the free version (or three-second limit on the paid version) doesn’t suit, make sure you look around!

References

No articles were referenced in this chapter.

Chapter 24 | Grandparents
Further Information

12 New Things Grandparents Need to Know (Web Article)

A fun, light blog with some salient points about things that new grandparents should know.

References

161. Jay L. Hoecker, M.D. “How Can I Protect My Baby from Infant Botulism?” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 15 May 2018.
www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/expert-answers/infant-botulism/faq-20058477.

Chapter 25 | Sex
Further Information

Sex and Intimacy after a Baby (Fact Sheet)

A great, no-nonsense article on the Raising Children website answering many of the questions new parents will have about sex, including timeframes, contraception and physical changes. The video on this page is also well worth watching. In it, fellow parents candidly discuss the impact of children on their sex life.

Sex after pregnancy: Set your own timeline (Fact Sheet)

Another great fact sheet, this time by the Mayo Clinic. References at the bottom of the page provide even further information for those who would like it.

Breastfeeding, Fertility, and Family Planning (Website)

A closer look at the physiological basis for the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), otherwise known as Breastfeeding as a Contraceptive.

References

162. Mcdonald, Ea, and Sj Brown. “Does Method of Birth Make a Difference to When Women Resume Sex after Childbirth?” BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, vol. 120, no. 7, 27 Feb. 2013, pp. 823–830., doi:10.1111/1471-0528.12166.
http://doi.org/dr65.

163. “Family Planning/Contraception.” World Health Organization, WHO, 8 Feb. 2018.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/family-planning-contraception.

Chapter 26 | Buying a Pram / Stroller
Further Information

How to Buy the Best Pram or Stroller for Your Baby (Web Article)

Focusing primarily on physical characteristics to look for (and avoid), this Choice.com.au article covers everything from safety features to comparisons between different styles of buggy. Importantly, the site is well regarded for its thorough product testing standards, so the commentary is written from a position of experience.

Stroller Safety: Tips for Parents (Web Article)

A slightly different take on the same topic, this Mayo Clinic article focuses less on physical features to look for when buying a stroller, and more on practical tips to consider—such as the potential for where you live to affect your purchase.

References

164. Gilmour, Kim. “How to Buy the Best Pram or Stroller for Your Baby.” CHOICE, 19 Sept. 2019.
www.choice.com.au/babies-and-kids/baby-transport/strollers-and-tricycles/buying-guides/prams-and-strollers.

165. Blaiklock, Ken. “Talking with Children When Using Prams While Shopping.” NZ Research in Early Childhood Education Journal, vol. 16, 2013, pp. 15–28.
https://www.childforum.com/images/stories/2013_Blaiklock_published.pdf.

166. Zeedyk, Suzanne. “How Buggies Shape Babies’ Brains.” Suzanne Zeedyk, 3 Apr. 2014.
www.suzannezeedyk.com/how-buggies-shape-babies-brains/.

167. Zeedyk, Suzanne. “How Buggies Shape Babies’ Brains.” Suzanne Zeedyk, 3 Apr. 2014.
www.suzannezeedyk.com/how-buggies-shape-babies-brains/.

Chapter 27 | Pre-baby Purchases
Further Information

Rear-Facing Car Seats for Infants & Toddlers (Web Article)

An article by the American Academy of Pediatrics with tips on purchasing and using car seats for newborns.

References

168. Genna, Catherine Watson, and Diklah Barak. “Facilitating Autonomous Infant Hand Use During Breastfeeding.” Clinical Lactation, vol. 1, no. 1, Oct. 2010, pp. 15–20., doi:10.1891/215805310807011846.
http://doi.org/dr66.

169. Korioth, Trisha. “Safe and Sound: Tips for Using Infant Swings.” AAP News, vol. 34, no. 1, 1 Jan. 2013.
www.aappublications.org/content/34/1/25.5.

Footnotes
  • Love to Dream sells baby sleeping bags with an innovative sleeve system that allows a baby to sleep with their arms in a more natural ‘up’ position compared to traditional sleep suits.

  • The International Hip Dysplasia Institute has information and videos about hip dysplasia and how to prevent it.
Chapter 28 | Staying Positive
Further Information

25 Ways to Handle the Stress of a New Baby (Web Article)

Sensible, practical advice from psychologists and a parenting coach about things that might help reduce the stress many new parent’s experience.

Websites & Emergency Contact Numbers (Fact Sheet)

Organized by country, this page gives a list of local websites and organizations that are here to help with a variety of mental health issues, including depression.

References

170. “Exercise for Stress and Anxiety.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA.
https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety/exercise-stress-and-anxiety

171. Warburton, D. E. R. “Health Benefits of Physical Activity: The Evidence.” Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 174, no. 6, 14 Mar. 2006, pp. 801–809., doi:10.1503/cmaj.051351.
http://doi.org/bp223n.

Chapter 29 | Real Advice
Footnotes
  • A haakaa is a portable hand pump that is highly regarded by many mothers. You can find more information here: www.haakaa.co.nz

Chapter 30 | Final Words

No articles were referenced in this chapter.

Appendix 1 | Social Media Post

We are home with our beautiful child!

Please understand we have worked very hard to create our darling infant and wish to take every measure to protect them. A healthy home is a happy home. We appreciate your understanding and support in making this happen.

If you’re planning on visiting, we ask that you make sure you are up to date with your vaccinations, especially Whooping Cough and the Flu. If you can’t or choose not to be vaccinated, that is also OK, our child will look forward to meeting you after her six-week vaccinations.

If you or anyone in your family have the sniffles or a cough please wait until you’re well again to visit.

Lastly, please respect how special this family time is as we are learning all about our beautiful child—please keep your visits short and sweet and understand that we’re very excited but also very tired.

Thank you for your love and support.

Appendix 2 | Recommended Books, Links & Resources

Mesmerised (Book)

A fun, beautiful book to stimulate infants with silhouettes and basic shapes.

Raising Children (Website)

A favorite recommendation of Australian paediatricians, the Raising Children Website is an amazing resource for new parents. It has easy to find articles on a variety of baby related topics, and the best thing is, you can be reassured that everything stated on the site is evidence-based and verified by experts

Your 6-Week-Old Baby’s Development (Web Articles)

These six articles make a great ‘cheat sheet’ that give you the basics of everything from developmental milestones to sleep and nutrition during the first six weeks, with handy infographics for those not into heavy reading.

The First 12 Weeks of Your Little One’s Life (Web Articles)

Another great, short, week-by-week description of your baby, this time up to 12 weeks. It contains bite-sized chunks of knowledge for you to digest about what your child is experiencing right now, and what you can expect from them developmentally (just remember that every baby is different, and all milestones are guidelines only!).

Your Guide to the First 12 Months (PDF)

Developed by the Queensland Health Children’s Hospital and Health Service, we had a midwife recommend this document to us and it’s great! Extending beyond six weeks and into the first year, it discusses (in broad brushstrokes) issues such as bonding, breastfeeding, formula feeding, sun protection and more. Though the document is for Australian audiences, it’s relevant for any child.

Cribsheet (Book)

There are a lot of claims about how to correctly parent your child. Emily Oster examines the data behind many of them to give fact-based advice on a number of important topics, including breastfeeding, sleep training and milestones.

Though this book is full of facts and figures, Cribsheet is a surprisingly fun and easy read! If you’re the sort of person who likes to know why people are telling you to do something (and if their advice is correct) this book is well worth investigating. Anxious parents may also gain benefit from this book through its clear, data driven statements about what’s important to worry about, and what’s not.

The Data-Driven Parenting Book You Need (Web Article)

Not sure about Cribsheet? This is a great, free ‘taster article’ if you’re undecided as to whether the book is for you. Among other things, it discusses the book’s opinion on drinking alcohol while breastfeeding, crying it out as a training technique and when to potty train. It’s a nice, fun, easy read.

All About Newborn Senses (Web Article)

Founded by an evolutionary anthropologist, parentingscience.com’s philosophy says it all:

“I’ve got opinions. But who cares? You might be a scientist, physician, or teacher. Maybe you’re an educated, skeptical layperson who loves science. Whatever the case, you don’t need a sermon. You need evidence. You can draw your own conclusions.”

This is an amazing, data-backed page explaining all about what a newborn can see, hear, touch and smell. There’s no advice, just plenty of rich, interesting facts for you to soak up about your little baby.

Baby Doctor Mamas (Podcast)

Hosted by two female pediatricians, this is Kate’s favorite baby related podcast and a great way to keep yourself entertained and informed when your hands are full and you find yourself unable or unwilling to read. Episodes discuss everything from baby breathing patterns to breast pumps and co-sleeping to colic, with links to further information for everything discussed on the show.

Baby Love (Book)

593 pages long and so heavy you could wrap it in swaddles and call it an infant, Robin Barker’s Baby Love is a definitive compendium of baby related knowledge, with information on everything from identifying different skin rashes, to how to cut tiny fingernails, to bottle sterilization techniques. The book isn’t exactly ‘light reading,’ but it’s great for consulting when you have a specific question.

Note that Baby Love is written for an Australian market, meaning all measurements are in metric (not imperial), however the book is still very worthwhile for those Americans out there willing to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit and grams to ounces (that’s what Google is for, right?).

Pulling up the Drawbridge (Blog Article)

It’s okay not to be a Super Mom after the birth of your child. And it’s okay just to slow down for a little while, pull up the drawbridge and look after yourself and your baby first—before the cleaning, shopping, visiting and million other things clamoring for attention in your new life.

The Wonder Weeks (Book)

If you enjoyed or were intrigued by the chapter on Wonder Weeks, you may enjoy this book. It contains explanations and coping strategies for each of the 10 leaps discussed in the book, making tracking your child’s progress through the wonder weeks a breeze.

The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep (Book)

Intelligent, practical advice on how to get your child to sleep better, with chapters for dealing with newborns all the way up to toddlers. Dr. Karp’s ‘5 S’ technique, from this book, is described on the chapter on How to calm a crying baby.

TinyBeans (app)

Think of the TinyBeans app (and accompanying website) as an invite-only ‘Facebook for Babies.’ You put up photos whenever you want and then only people you’ve authorized can see them.

It’s a great way to share special moments with close friends and family, especially those who live long distance, while still keeping your family moments (and your child’s photos) private. The app’s simple calendar system means that people can log in whenever they want—every day, or once a month—and quickly catch up on what they’ve missed.

The free version of the app is excellent, or you can pay a small yearly fee for slightly more features.

Baby Bliss (Book)

Another book by Dr. Karp, this one focusing specifically on infants three months and younger, including information about calming reflexes and developing night-time sleep habits.

Surviving the First Six Weeks! (Book)

Yes this is shameless self-promotion, but… if you found this book helpful, interesting and most importantly useful, why not buy it for someone else that’s about to have a baby (or pass along your copy—that’s okay, too!)? Sometimes it can be hard to tell prospective parent’s what life with a young child is really like. No-one wants to say ‘hey it’s hard’ in the face of all that excitement. A book about what life is really like can be a positive way to help parents without damaging that all-important friendship or looking like you’re raining on the prospective new parent’s parade.