The following books have been recommended by Penguin Books as must reads for all parents of babies and young children. They are all available at your local book seller or online book seller.
Title
Author
Description
Cover
Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
Kaz Cooke
A guide to what's happening to you and the baby, from choosing where to give birth, coping with nausea and the tests you need to deal with stretch marks, breastfeeding and adapting to life with a new born. This guide, with witty advice and cartoons, tells everything you need to know about the scary parts, the funny parts and your private parts.
Optimum Nutrition Before, During and After Pregnancy
Patrick Holford
This volume is a guide to nutrition for women who are either planning to conceive, are pregnant or have given birth. It should also help women who are having difficulty conceiving or taking their baby to term.
Johnson's Mother and Baby
An illustrated and practical guide written by the experts in baby care. It guides you through each stage, from conception to the first 3 years including advice on pregnancy and labour, developmental milestones, child health and first aid. It lays out information in step-by-step sequences and chronologically to enable quick access.
Baby's First Skills
Miriam Stoppard
A parents' guide to helping your baby develop through creative play. It helps you discover how in an hour you can help your baby develop during the first year: from their speech to movement, coordination and social skills, while bonding with them through play. It features 48 activities that help you get the most out of your time with your baby.
Complete Baby and Childcare
Miriam Stoppard
Guides parents through the essentials of baby and childcare, including bathing a newborn and choosing a preschool. This book includes case studies, which give insights on topics including single parenting and dealing with sibling rivalry. It also provides first aid guidelines and healthcare advice.