I thought this would be a great opportunity to get some accurate breastfeeding
information in this book.  It is NOT my book but the author posted a plea for
information and parenting tips on a bulletin board I am on.

Belinda Bohnert
Nursing Matters
Breastpump Sales & Rental
Indianapolis Indiana USA

<< Questionnaire for Mom to New Mom book
 by Mary Jeanne Menna

 Please E-Mail Your Answers to:  [log in to unmask]

 You’ve probably experienced it: the newborn who just won’t latch on; the
colicky baby that screams for hours; cruising along in an airplane at 30,000
feet and discovering that your baby has a poopy diaper...what’s a mother to
do?

 You’re the “expert”—you’ve lived it and you have the advice new moms are
seeking.  My new book, Mom to New Mom will feature tips, anecdotes (amusing
stories), advice, and words of encouragement from moms just like you.  Share
your valuable experience with new moms by e-mailing me any tip(s), anecdotes,
or advice, you may have on anything in baby’s first year.  I’ve included my
chapter subjects below, if you would like to use that as a guide.

 Please be sure to include your name and city/state below so that I may
include it in my book.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please indicate so.

 Thanks for your help with Mom to New Mom.

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 Your Information:

 I give my permission to allow Mary Jeanne Menna to reprint my parenting tips
(or other information supplied) in all editions of the author’s parenting
books, magazine articles or other, and any derived uses therefrom or in any
other manner, subject to necessary editing:

 Your name:

 Your city/state:

 May I print your name, city/state?

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 Mom to New Mom Abbreviated Chapter Summaries

 (Note: You may provide only one tip, or several.  Please do not feel daunted
by the lengthy number of chapter summaries—even one, or a couple of tips is
better than none.  Also, any money savings tips are appreciated.)

 1.  	Feeding
 	Tips on breast-feeding, bottle-feeding, weaning to bottle/cup; introducing
solids, 	feeding the older baby (through first year); keeping messiness to a
minimum.

 2.	Crying & Colic
 	Best ways to calm a crying baby; tips on surviving colic.

 3.	Sleeping
 	Tips on getting baby to sleep; advice for moms of slightly older babies
trying to get 	baby to sleep through the night; best place you found for
newborn/older baby to 	sleep.

 4.	Baby Hygiene
 	Tips for bathing the infant/older baby; skin care (skin, cord, scalp, nail,
teeth); 	best bath toys.

 5.   	Diapering/Clothing
 	Advice on diapering; dressing baby; clothing; laundry; organizing clothing.

 6.	Teething & Baby Comforts
 	Tips on soothing sore gums; weaning baby from security items (pacifiers,
blankets, 	etc.)	

 7.	Traveling
 	Tips on traveling with infant/older baby; traveling supplies; using public
	transportation 	(cars, train, airplane, etc.), long trips (vacations, etc.);
short trips 	(grocery store, etc.).

 8.	Safety
 	Baby-proofing the home; recommended classes (CPR, first aid, etc.), safety
when 	traveling outside the home; what warning would you give to new moms?

 9.	Socializing & Play
 	Ways to play with and stimulate baby; learning tools (toys, activities,
books, 	games, videos, etc.); play groups and out-the-home activities.		

 10.	Making Memories
 	Best ways to record your memories of your child’s first year; tips for
baby/family 	photos.

 11.	Baby Supplies & Equipment
 	The “Must Have’s!” for new moms.	

 12.	Child Care
 	Recommendations on finding the best baby-sitters, in-home care providers,
	daycare, etc.

 13.	Other Children at Home
 	Best ways to prepare sibling(s) for baby’s arrival; spending quality time
with 	your other child(ren).

 14.	You and Your Spouse
 	Tips on keeping the sizzle in your marriage and maintaining a loving (and
less 	stressful) relationship; SEX!: how to get back in the groove (when your
so dog-	gone tired).
 	
 	Making time for yourself (yes, that’s right, you really do count!)

 15.	The Extended Family and Baby
 	Involving extended family members with your new baby.

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 Words of Wisdom (a final chapter, or a second edition of this book)

 1.  What surprised you most about having a (your first) baby?

 2.  Do you have a story from your first year with your baby?

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 END

 Please forward this questionnaire to anyone you know who may wish to
participate, or give me their e-mail, mailing address, fax, or other, and I
will foward it to them.

 Thank you for contributing to Mom to New Mom.  I will contact you at a later
date to confirm the use of your materials and give you a publishing date.

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