| Description |
179 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 lollipop visual stimulation stuck on inside frontispiece cover |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. The baby's social world -- 2. The baby's physical world -- 3. Crying and consoling -- 4. Sleeping -- 5. Developing a sense of security -- 6. Supporting parents -- 7. Lifestyles and choices |
| Summary |
This book is the Australian edition of a ground-breaking book on the astonishing capacity of babies to communicate from the moment of birth. A series of striking picture sequences taken from videos show babies between 0-3 months interacting with their parents. There are over 700 fascinating colour images and they change forever our awareness of a new baby's capacities and individuality.The images demonstrate how clearly a newborn can communicate her likes and dislikes: to sleep, feed, play, or refrain from any of these activities. The commentary on the video sequences helps the reader to observe and 'read' the subtle language of babies, some of which are more 'sensitive' than others. There are many helpful hints about how to handle a baby and respond to its cues and individual temperament. The rewards are great when parents learn to attune to their own baby's language and respond with sensitivity. Your Social Baby is written by experienced professionals. It draws on the most recent research in infant development. It is the first book to present this information in a clear and visual way. Your Social Baby is a reassuring book for new parents, and is beautifully presented. It will appeal to both parents and professionals and is a book likely to become a classic |
| Analysis |
Child care & upbringing (Australia ) Child & developmental psychology |
| Notes |
Previously published: Richmond : Children's Project, 2000 |
| Subject |
Body language in infants
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Child rearing.
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Infant psychology.
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Interpersonal communication in infants.
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Infants -- Development.
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Nonverbal communication in infants.
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| Author |
Andrews, Liz.
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Parish, Sue.
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| LC no. |
00002279 |
| ISBN |
0864313942 |
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