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This book is also available in Spanish.
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Cover and book design by Peg Mulcahy
Front cover photo by Laura O. Zumwalt, Laura O Zumwalt Photography
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013933119
ISBN: 978-1-58110-811-8
eISBN: 978-1-58110-831-6
The recommendations in this publication do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.
Statements and opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Products and Web sites are mentioned for informational purposes only. Inclusion in this publication does not imply endorsement by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The American Academy of Pediatrics is not responsible for the content of the resources mentioned in this publication. Web site addresses are as current as possible but may change at any time.
Copyright 2014 Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior permission from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America.
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What People Are Saying
Packed with wonderful retro activities and based on modern-day research, Dr Zachry shares how to avoid baby product hazards by sticking with the tried-and-true, fun, sensory-motor activities that babies really need. A must-read guide for the discerning parent!
Barbara A. Smith, MS, OTR/L
Author of From Rattles to Writing; A Parents Guide to Hand Skills
This is a great book for any parent, but particularly for those who want to minimize the high-tech, often unnecessary, paraphernalia being pushed these days! Parents, you will appreciate the creative ideas for entertaining your baby and encouraging your babys development.
Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP
Professor of pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Childrens National Medical Center; editor in chief, Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know; chairperson, American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Its great to see someone take notice of the wonderful way that experiences while awake in prone help the infant learn essential motor skills and do not require special expensive equipment. In addition, parents can be their childs first teachers of exploration, communication, social interaction, and sensory and manipulation skill using inexpensive toys. Many parents will learn that there are simple, easy ways to promote a babys development.
Michael E. Msall, MD, FAAP, FAACPDM
Professor of pediatrics, University of Chicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital, and cochair, Pathways.org Medical Round Table
Put down your smartphone and pick up this book. With plain-spoken, concise wisdom, Dr Zachry provides vital, research-backed information for parents of young children. Creative, interactive play with other children and adults supports healthy brain development in ways todays technology never will. Retro Baby provides parents fun, money-saving activities that will set their children up for lifelong success.
Mark Bertin, MD, FAAP
Developmental pediatrician, author of The Family ADHD Solution: A Scientific Approach to Maximizing Your Childs Attention and Minimizing Parental Stress, and editorial advisor, Common Sense Media
For my husband, Mike
With all my love
Acknowledgments
Id like to begin by thanking my mother, Beth Wyatt, for her love and support. I am grateful to my dear friends Mary Allison Cates, Jennifer Durley, Kim Lloyd, and Melisa Spencer for their listening ears and unending support throughout this journey. Thank you, Peggy Adams, for your encouraging words, and to my cousin Tina Meyers for proofreading the manuscript and for the much-needed feedback. Thanks to my good friend Stephanie Lancaster for her excellent review of the proposal. I am especially grateful for the practical feedback and insightful suggestions made by my friend and coworker, Lindsey Brady. A special thanks to Jan Bell for being a wonderful mentor and a true friend.
I express sincere appreciation to Michele Martin, my wonderful agent, who took a chance on an unpublished writer and believed in this project from the beginning, and to Barbara McNichol, editor extraordinaire. Thank you to the precious
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