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Resources for new parents at Waimakariri District Libraries

Parenting can be fun, rewarding and full of challenges. If you are looking for ideas and inspiration to help with family, or have tricky issues to deal with, this suggested list of reading material may help.

We also have a link to books for you to read aloud to your baby to help them on their way to lifelong learning - see 'Books for Babies' below.

Call me Dad! : a manual for new fathers : from pre-birth to 12 months - Scott Lancaster, Eric Mooij, Stefan Korn

If you can’t find what you are looking for please ask us using our web contact form or talk to a librarian next time you are in the library.

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Books for babies - find great books to read to babies to help them learn and grow into confident learners.

Baby care manuals

Baby’s first year : a complete illustrated guide for your child’s first twelve months by Robin McClure and Vince Iannelli
Call me Dad! : a manual for new fathers : from pre-birth to 12 months by Scott Lancaster, Eric Mooij, Stefan Korn
Your baby’s first year : month-by-month, what to expect and how to care for your baby by Richard C. Woolfson, Anne Richley, Lowri Kew
Jo Frost’s confident baby care : what you need to know for the first year from the UK’s most trusted nanny by Jo Frost
New babycare by Miriam Stoppard
Your baby and child : new version for a new generation by Penelope Leach
Babies! : a parent’s guide to enjoying baby’s first year by Christopher Green
What to expect the first year by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff and Sandee Hathaway

Development

Move baby move : a New Zealand guide to fostering your child’s brain development through everyday activity by Sophie Foster and Jerome Hartigan

Crying

From crying baby to contented baby by Gina Ford

Health

Baby love by Robin Barker

Sleep

Baby sleep guide : sleep solutions for you & your baby by Marcie and Sandy Jones

Weaning

Baby-led weaning : helping your baby to love good food - Gill Rapley & Tracey Murkett