Baby Care Encyclopedia

Author: Motoyoshi Matsuda
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: This book is a well-known classic in Japan and is commonly given as a gift to expectant mothers and new parents, with over a million readers. It has also been translated and published in countries like Thailand, South Korea, and China. Rooted in Eastern culture, it is perfectly suited for Eastern families, serving as a parenting bible and a practical encyclopedia for raising children. With continuous revisions and reprints over the past three to four decades, it has sold nearly ten million copies. Countries in Southeast Asia have eagerly translated it, making it ideal for Eastern families to raise Eastern children! It covers all aspects of parenting children at different ages, divided into 651 topics, focusing on parenting methods and techniques, and includes 30 baby exercises. The descriptions are meticulous, the content rich and comprehensive.
Child-centered, not parent-centered: It guides parents in scientific parenting from the child's perspective, respecting their individuality and fostering creativity to raise strong, physically and mentally healthy children.
Mother-centered, not doctor-centered: Organized by age group, it addresses common parenting issues, with each section relatively independent. The topics and order are based on problems mothers frequently encounter, making it simple and clear. Parents only need to read the section corresponding to their child's age.
The book also innovates in its layout design, featuring double top and bottom margins for easy reference and strong practicality. With this book in hand, parenting becomes worry-free.
It covers everything from "before the baby is born" to when the child starts elementary school, divided into 651 chapters. The entire book considers parenting issues from the child's perspective, emphasizing respect for their choices. From dietary preferences to skill learning, it advocates following the child's interests and talents. It respects the child's individuality, nurtures creativity, and raises strong, healthy children who grow up robustly.
The book is organized by age group, with each section independent. It includes feeding methods, environment, abnormalities, and group care for children at that age, providing detailed answers to various parenting questions. It is meticulous, comprehensive, and easy to use—parents only need to read the section relevant to their child's age. The book is highly practical.
The final section is "Children's Illnesses," which is concise and knowledge-rich, serving as a reference for parents.