The author starts by detailing her personal experience of going through pregnancy and how, as busy moms, we “don’t need fluff; they need answers”. She gives a quick read on her experience of pregnancy and birth to give purpose to why she wrote the guide.
The organization of the book is well structured and easy to use. She created 12 chapters, one for each month. The author begins each chapter with a short read on her personal experience (never more than a few short paragraphs) and then gets to the meat of the chapter. She created bolded sub-topics in each chapter; this allows you to quickly skim through the book and find what you may want advice on. The sections are very short, to the point, and practical. She even provides lists of suggestions on some chapters - who doesn’t love a good list!
The best part I think though is that she already did the research for you. She includes specifics on different topics. For example, washing clothes. She tells you how baby clothes need to be washed...then, she literally gives you a few sentences about the different laundry detergents out there and which is best for what. Sensitive skin? Use Dreft. Lots of stains and allergies? Use Tide Free and Clear.
Overall, I feel like this is great book for new moms. I learned so much in a very short time and feel as though it is an easy enough read to go back and re-read sections when I have a few spare minutes. Definitely a good book for the busy parents who don’t have time to dedicate to reading book, after book, after book. While it’s called, “Mama’s Manual” I do think that this is a good read for men as well - and because it’s short and easy to read, I think they would be more likely to actually do it!
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The author starts by detailing her personal experience of going through pregnancy and how, as busy moms, we “don’t need fluff; they need answers”. She gives a quick read on her experience of pregnancy and birth to give purpose to why she wrote the guide.The organization of the book is well structured and easy to use. She created 12 chapters, one for each month. The author begins each chapter with a short read on her personal experience (never more than a few short paragraphs) and then gets to the meat of the chapter. She created bolded sub-topics in each chapter; this allows you to quickly skim through the book and find what you may want advice on. The sections are very short, to the point, and practical. She even provides lists of suggestions on some chapters - who doesn’t love a good list!The best part I think though is that she already did the research for you. She includes specifics on different topics. For example, washing clothes. She tells you how baby clothes need to be washed...then, she literally gives you a few sentences about the different laundry detergents out there and which is best for what. Sensitive skin? Use Dreft. Lots of stains and allergies? Use Tide Free and Clear.Overall, I feel like this is great book for new moms. I learned so much in a very short time and feel as though it is an easy enough read to go back and re-read sections when I have a few spare minutes. Definitely a good book for the busy parents who don’t have time to dedicate to reading book, after book, after book. While it’s called, “Mama’s Manual” I do think that this is a good read for men as well - and because it’s short and easy to read, I think they would be more likely to actually do it!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021
The author starts by detailing her personal experience of going through pregnancy and how, as busy moms, we “don’t need fluff; they need answers”. She gives a quick read on her experience of pregnancy and birth to give purpose to why she wrote the guide.
The organization of the book is well structured and easy to use. She created 12 chapters, one for each month. The author begins each chapter with a short read on her personal experience (never more than a few short paragraphs) and then gets to the meat of the chapter. She created bolded sub-topics in each chapter; this allows you to quickly skim through the book and find what you may want advice on. The sections are very short, to the point, and practical. She even provides lists of suggestions on some chapters - who doesn’t love a good list!
The best part I think though is that she already did the research for you. She includes specifics on different topics. For example, washing clothes. She tells you how baby clothes need to be washed...then, she literally gives you a few sentences about the different laundry detergents out there and which is best for what. Sensitive skin? Use Dreft. Lots of stains and allergies? Use Tide Free and Clear.
Overall, I feel like this is great book for new moms. I learned so much in a very short time and feel as though it is an easy enough read to go back and re-read sections when I have a few spare minutes. Definitely a good book for the busy parents who don’t have time to dedicate to reading book, after book, after book. While it’s called, “Mama’s Manual” I do think that this is a good read for men as well - and because it’s short and easy to read, I think they would be more likely to actually do it!
The organization of the book is well structured and easy to use. She created 12 chapters, one for each month. The author begins each chapter with a short read on her personal experience (never more than a few short paragraphs) and then gets to the meat of the chapter. She created bolded sub-topics in each chapter; this allows you to quickly skim through the book and find what you may want advice on. The sections are very short, to the point, and practical. She even provides lists of suggestions on some chapters - who doesn’t love a good list!
The best part I think though is that she already did the research for you. She includes specifics on different topics. For example, washing clothes. She tells you how baby clothes need to be washed...then, she literally gives you a few sentences about the different laundry detergents out there and which is best for what. Sensitive skin? Use Dreft. Lots of stains and allergies? Use Tide Free and Clear.
Overall, I feel like this is great book for new moms. I learned so much in a very short time and feel as though it is an easy enough read to go back and re-read sections when I have a few spare minutes. Definitely a good book for the busy parents who don’t have time to dedicate to reading book, after book, after book. While it’s called, “Mama’s Manual” I do think that this is a good read for men as well - and because it’s short and easy to read, I think they would be more likely to actually do it!
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Easy read and a great tool for new Moms!
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