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Title: Disappointed by bias
Review: I found this book somewhat useful, in that it has a run down of development milestones which is what I was after in reading it, but overall disappointing.The fact that Barker says it is fine to stop breastfeeding at 9 months if you want to, despite that fact that Australian, American and the World Health Organisation's standards all recommend breasfeeding until *at least* 12 months concerned me. While there are acceptable alternatives for those who cannot breastfeed for whatever reason, her 'expert' view that to stop at 9 months is 'fine' seems misleading.Additionally, although she presents various options for managing issues such as night waking, it is clear where her bias lies (controlled crying) and she does not present any of the advantages of other systems.Basically, this book presents itself as being balanced and giving you options, but in my opinion the 'balance' is very one sided.I will not be purchasing or recommending this book.
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