Keep Calm: The New Mum's Manual

Oct 8, 2024 1:29 AM

Author:Dr. Ellie Cannon

Keep Calm: The New Mum's Manual, with an introduction by Jools Oliver, is the perfect antidote to inflexible, guilt-inducing parenting guides. Turning the tables on encyclopaedic tomes on parenthood and their often conflicting advice, GP and mum-of-two Dr Ellie will empower you to relax, trust your instincts and enjoy your new baby. Includes:

* Early days – looking after baby and listening to your instincts

* Sleeping – establishing a flexible routine that works

* Feeding – making the right, guilt-free choices

* Soothing – understanding crying and settling your baby

* Weaning – starting with a simple action plan for success

* Development – identifying key milestones and not worrying

* Health – recognising baby illnesses and when to call the doctor

* Vaccinations – understanding the facts and getting them without tears

This isn't a one-size-fits-all routine but a lighthearted, sensible guide that is full of essential advice to build your confidence and bring back mummy power.

Reviews

Dr Ellie is like the angel on your shoulder. She guides you gently through the ups and downs of parenthood.

—— Jools Oliver

This book encourages women to re-engage with their instincts, to trust themselves.

—— Polly Vernon , Times Magazine

Dr Ellie's book offers practical tried and tested advice.

—— Anna Tyzack , Telegraph

Dr Ellie Cannon offers reassuring advice for mums who just want to do the right thing.

—— Gurgle Magazine

Dr Ellie Cannon offers friendly advice to reassure even the most conerned parent

—— The Sun

The aim of the manual is to increase the confidence of new mums…

—— The Sun

I enjoyed every word.

—— Mary Killen , Lady

A book that is unputdownable and…gloriously lavish, something fascinating to gaze at on every page.

—— Rachel Cooke , Observer

This book is a must-read.

—— Susan Hill , Spectator

It’s an extraordinary story, well told and illustrated.

—— Choice Magazine

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—— Richard Davenport-Hines , The Times Literary Supplement

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—— Oxford Times

A dazzling account of the house and the fascinating people who formed its unique character.

—— Cressida Connolly , Town & Country

It was the story that everyone wanted told, and [Zinovieff] was the person to tell it.

—— Spectator

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—— Robbie Millen , The TImes

Classy and compelling.

—— Fanny Blake , Woman and Home

Zinovieff’s book is witty and full of insight – rather like opening a bottle of Champagne.

—— Mayfair Magazine

A compelling read.

—— The Economist

Delivers an entertaining dose of British country life and high-style scandal.

—— Nora Krug , Washington Post

Lavishly illustrated, beautifully produced.

—— Philip Borg-Wheeler, 5 stars , Classical Music

Wonderfully bizarre family memoir.

—— Libby Purves , The Times

An entertaining and amiable companion.

—— Sara Wheeler , The Times

A witty memoir that provides insight into the aristocratic and arty pre-war circles of England.

—— Olinda Adeane , House and Garden

Beautifully written and generously illustrated.

—— Jane Shilling , Daily Mail

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