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]
Youve probably experienced it: the newborn who just wont 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...whats a mother to
do?
Youre the expertyouve 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 babys first year. Ive 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.
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 authors 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?
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 summarieseven 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 childs first year; tips for
baby/family photos.
11. Baby Supplies & Equipment
The Must Haves! 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 babys 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, thats right, you really do count!)
15. The Extended Family and Baby
Involving extended family members with your new baby.
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?
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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