Our Story
Baby Sense
by Megan Faure & Ann Richardson
Reviewed by:
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Sarah Fontana Hannah Henley
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Best features
Sarah: It is quite different to other baby books you can get since it focuses on how your baby's state is influenced by what is going on around them in the environment. I certainly wish I had read this book before my little one arrived! Also, the sections for each stage of the development are very useful -especially the ideas to encourage development during everyday activities such as at nappy change time and while travelling.
Hannah: This book is packed with interesting and useful facts and information about babies and what may be making them behave in the way they do. I like the approach of looking at a child's sensory input and suggesting possiblities to develop a flexible routine that suits you rather than a "one-size fits all".
Worst features
Sarah: The book is published in South Africa and some guidance and suggestions do not follow the current UK guidance such as it advises baby's should be sleeping in their own rooms at 3 months, on solids by 4 months etc. Also, some of the toys and food/drink it refers to are South African such as a Jolly-jumper and rooibos tea. This is only a minor issue however anyone reading the book should bear it in mind.
Hannah: The book is well written, but maybe a bit challanging for a sleep deprived brain. I'd defianately recommend reading and digesting the information before your little one arrives, although the chapter headings and subtitles mean you can dip in and out, you don't necessarily have to read it cover to cover.
Practicality
Sarah: The book is well laid out and the topics are arranged into convenient chapters which allow you to dip in and out of the book if you don't want to read the whole thing from start to finish.
Hannah: The book offers information and makes suggestions, it is quite flexible in that you can take what you want to use from it I like the way the book makes you feel more "equipped" to deal with your baby.
Value for money
Sarah: The book retails for around £10 which I think is around the level you would expect to pay for a book of this type.
Hannah: I think the book is good value, I think I would go back to it at a baby's different stages. It covers several areas that you might buy a seperate book for like baby massage, breast feeding and stimulating your baby's development.
Visual appeal
Sarah: The cover of the book is quite attractive and inside the layout is good and easy to read with headings, tables and different fonts to break up the text. My only criticism would be that it is all in black and white- some coloured pictures may add more interest.
Hannah: The over of the book has a very cute appealing baby on it! It has some useful pictures and charts but does come over slightly like a university text book. The subtitles and index make it very easy to find information.