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196 of 278 people found the following review helpful: A good reference, but...., January 24, 2000 Reviewer: A reader I bought this book as a first time parent who wanted something encyclopedic that we could reach for in the middle of the night if...
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196 of 278 people found the following review helpful: A good reference, but...., January 24, 2000 Reviewer: A reader I bought this book as a first time parent who wanted something encyclopedic that we could reach for in the middle of the night if necessary, and this book serves that purpose. It has a good index, which is helpful. Unfortunately, the authors seem to take advantage of far too many opportunities to peddle their agenda of weaning children by one year from breast or bottle, as well as getting them to sleep alone in a crib throughout the night. As other reviewers pointed out, they include some inaccurate information about breast feeding, e.g. they say it has no nutritional benefits (does this mean a liquid containing protein and nutrients is the equivalent of a candy cane?) after one year and question if it will somehow delay the development of self comforting skills if the child is able to obtain comfort through nursing. With regard to sleeping through the night alone, they... See less 
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