Parents' Book of Checklists

A life-saving list of what to expect, what to know, what to do and what to say. In the Parents’ Book of Checklists you’ll find fast practical advice for all those moments when you are unsure of what to do or say, from pregnancy through birth to toddlers. Are you uncertain about the foods you can eat when you’re pregnant? Are you unsure of what to expect from you antenatal care or how you can best prepare for the birth? Are you anxious about being a new parent and looking for a quick guide for what to do about feeding, crying and coping with a new baby? Do you wonder how much sleep your one-year-old should be getting? And what is the best way to get them to wind down for sleep in the first place? Designed to be easy to dip into, you’ll find over 90 checklists covering the essentials from staying healthy during pregnancy, preparing for birth and adjusting to new parenthood through to the pleasures of parenting such as ideas for playing with your baby, special occasions and holidays. The Parents’ Book of Checklists is the  handbook for every parent.  

"There's nothing quite as satisfying as ticking off your checklist.  In The Parents Book of Checklists by Sally Coulthard you'll find life saving lists of what to expect, what to do and how to cope as a parent.... because it is in list form you can dip in and out of the book as you need to.  Brilliant!" - I'm Pregnant Magazine, April 2007 "A life-saving series of checklists for parents" - Lincolnshire Today January 2007 "At hand when you need essential advice, without wading through acres of info" - Yorkshire Today January 2007 "a no-nonsense guide to your young child's life stages, packed with practical tips" -  Your Family "an ideal guide… no-nonsense step-by-stp.. Helpful tips and advice and covers everything" - Essex Life March 2007

Sally Coulthard is a writer and working mum, whose books focus on the home, whether it is interior design, green living or family life. Her writing also appears in a wide range of magazines and newspapers.