By Xaviera Plas-Plooij et al. "The Wonder Weeks" Book Health, Work / Play / Leisure Suitable for stages: Pregnancy, 0 - 3 Months, 3 - 6 Months, 6 - 12 Months, 12 - 18 Months
The Wonder Weeks: A Stress-Free Guide to Your Baby`s Behavior
Written by Xaviera Plas-Plooij, Frans X. Plooij & Hetty Van De Rijt, The Wonder Weeks is one of the books that every new parent needs to know about. With more than 2 million copies sold worldwide, this unique and award-winning guide is based on ground-breaking behavioural research that explains how babies experience 10 magical "leaps" during the first 20 months of life. In short, the work of the authors provides to parents the much-needed reassurance that fussiness, regressions, and wakeful nights are necessary for growth, are predictable, and won't last forever.
If you have ever heard anyone talk about their baby's 'leaps' it is because of this book. A 'leap' is when new skills are mastered, discoveries are made, and perceptions evolve. Whilst your baby is mastering these new skills and perceiving the world in a new way, they can become fussy, clingy, cranky, crying and wakeful.
The great news for parents is that the authors have worked out that each of the 10 leaps are unique, predictable, time-limited and manageable. It is the reassurance and information parents need to hear to be prepared when approaching a leap and to have strategies to help their babies through each leap period.
Countless parents have discovered a real correlation between the description and timing of the leaps in the book and their baby's behaviour. Once you realise that your baby is going through a leap, your frustration and confusion can be replaced with understanding, empathy and strategic action. Once they emerge from their leap, you can truly appreciate your baby's newfound skills and a new way of perceiving the world.
The book is in its 6th edition with 30% new material.
The new edition includes:
- Top ten lists of what to expect for each leap
- Updated charts that map out when to expect the fussy behaviour (cranky, clingy, crying), and when it might transition into something positive
- Checklists with skills and abilities, featuring a minimum and maximum age range, because every baby develops differently
- Fun games and gentle activities to help soothe the transitions in and beyond leaps
- Suggestions to help parents cope with their baby's changing behaviours
The Wonder Weeks has a bestselling app, an interactive website, and social media presence.
