Beingessner L. Melanie - The Calm Baby Cookbook: A Breastfeeding Diet to Calm Your Fussy Baby

Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
Beingessner, Melanie, 1967-, author
The calm baby cookbook / Dr. Melanie Beingessner. -- 2nd revised edition.
Issued in print and electronic formats.
ISBN 978-0-9739455-4-6 (softcover).--ISBN 978-0-9739455-3-9 (EPUB).-
ISBN 978-0-9739455-2-2 (Kindle)
1. Breastfeeding. 2. Mothers--Nutrition. 3. Cooking. 4. Cookbooks.
I. Title.
RJ216.B36 2017 641.5'630852 C2017-902427-2 C2017-902428-0
Copyright 2018 by Melanie Beingessner
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Heartlights Publishing
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I came to Dr. Melanie with concerns about my daughters gas pains and reflux. Blake would cry throughout the day and the night as well. I tried colic medicines, the bicycle pumps with her legs, different ways of positioning her and warm baths. Nothing worked. I had heard that chiropractic adjustments could help, so I thought that Id give it a try. Dr. Melanie noticed tension in her spine, her stomach and suggested that I should change my diet. It was amazing!

Within a week, Blake was a calmer and happier baby, and of course I was a happy mama as well. Doing an elimination diet made a noticeable difference almost immediately. Our day to day routine is much easier and less stressful on my husband and myself.

The Calm Baby Cookbook has wonderful recipes that are a great help.

Beth P. new mom

When Conner was about 2 months old he started to seem uncomfortable and extremely gassy which was affecting his sleep and he was no longer the happy baby we were used to. We had been going to the chiropractor since Conner was about 6 weeks old as he was slightly out of alignment from a rushed delivery. When I mentioned to Dr. Melanie Conners new change in behaviour she suggested removing certain foods from my diet to see if it made a difference for Conner since he is breastfed.

A few weeks after removing dairy from my diet, he was a new baby. He was less gassy and was sleeping much better at night. He also returned to the happy baby we were used to. Every month I try dairy in hopes that he has grown out of this sensitivity, but like clockwork, 24 hours later he is extremely gassy and uncomfortable again.

Allison B. Mother of 2

As a father, I wish I had this book a long time ago. I still recall the frustration and sadness my wife and I felt as our colicky first-born suffered night after night. The feeling of failure was quite overwhelming. Dr. Melanie has done a masterful job of taking a super-stressful subject and simplifying it for all parents. If even one parent can avoid the confusion and pain that so many go through with their newborns, Dr. Melanie has made a huge contribution.

As a practicing chiropractor, I cant wait to get this book into the hands of every one of my patients. I am constantly asked questions regarding nutrition for infants, and to have this resource in my bag of tricks will be invaluable. Thank you, Dr. Melanie for your dedication and for sharing your brilliance.

Dr. Rick Markson Chiropractor, Team Leader of ChiroDestiny

Dr. Melanie has created the short and sweet guide to helping you figure out how to help your baby become a calm one. Having known and worked with Dr. Melanie for over a decade, I have come to rely on her excellent care of moms and babies in her chiropractic practice. I recommend that moms read and implement a Calm Baby approach to save themselves and their little ones hours of unnecessary upset. Take back the night!

Dr. Allissa Gaul Naturopath and Creator of Helpingdrmom.com

The miracle of a newborn baby promises joy to the new parents. After months of anticipation the tiny bundle has finally arrived. Now there is nothing to do but feed the little one, change the odd diaper and enjoy every new achievement. First the gurgles and smiles, then looking forward to the next milestone. What could be more rewarding? But sometimes the little one is fussy and difficult to settle. What to do? What to do? Dr. Melanie's book offers some very practical advice for helping parents cope. With her years of experience both as a chiropractor and mother of three children she has many ideas of how to solve the problem.

Her first "Calm Baby Cookbook" included recipes of foods that would avoid a baby with an upset tummy. This second book explains how other problems may cause a baby to be irritable for prolonged periods of time. Dr. Melanie discusses these issues, whether caused by muscle strain, joint problems, digestive issues, allergies or food sensitivities. This book will be a great help for the day to day "what should I try next" question. When parents have been awake with a crying baby for several hours it is always good to have some new ideas close at hand. This book will be a great addition to the "New Baby" library.

Elaine Montgomery Retired Registered Nurse, and Doula

What a great resource for new mothers! Dr. Melanie does a great job of giving insightful and detailed information in this book. I wish I had The Calm Baby Cookbook when my children were born.

Dr. Rachel Northern Chiropractor,
and Author of A Journey to Vibrant Health

The Calm Baby Cookbook is an excellent resource for all new moms. Simple suggestions with good explanations. This book belongs on every bookshelf next to What to Expect When Your Expecting. I know it will be a frequent resource in my office, and for my patients.

Dr. Tiffany Altilio Registered Nurse, Chiropractor,
Author of Creating Awesome! Radiant Health as a Spiritual Practice

As a way of saying thank you for your purchase, Id like to offer you a free Infant Massage Kit thats exclusive to my book and blog readers.

Infant massage offers so many benefits to both the baby and the person giving the massage. It is a delightful way to use the power of touch to improve your babys:

• intelligence
• digestion
• sleep
• bonding time with you!

Many new mothers want to learn infant massage, but have difficulty finding a place, or the time to learn. Timing is everything. To make life easier for the new moms in my clinic, I self-produced two infant massage videos that Id like to share with you. The infant massage kit contains

• An introductory video that tells you all that you need to know before you get started
• A video that shows the infant massage strokes. You can place your computer screen next to your baby and follow along
• A pdf summary of what you need to know about infant massage
• A pdf chart that outlines the infant massage strokes

You can download this free infant massage kit by clicking here.

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To Cody, Kayla and Amanda
I love you to the moon and back.
And to Bruce, the love of my life,
You always make everything possible.

More than 10 years ago, my friend Judith and I created a prenatal class to help pregnant couples transition to family life. Our prenatal class was called Becoming Parents and it was designed to teach about labor and birth, and to help parents realize that birth was not the finish line.