Dear Parent: Caring for Infants With Respect (2nd Edition)

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Internationally renowned infant specialist Magda Gerber, M.A., the founder of RIE, offers a healthy new approach to infant care based on a profound respect for each baby's individual needs and abilities. [Read more]

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Top Reviews

If Thich Nhat Hahn and Ayn Rand had a baby . . .
by Jenifer Stark (4 out of 5 stars)
April 30, 2017

This was a great read, with sound advice. The RIE approach of being fully present some of the time instead of half-present all of the time is a lesson I can make use of with everyone and everything in my life, not only my infant.

There were a few times though when I wanted to say "Oh, Magda, your trauma is showing." Particularly when she talked about feeding and holding. But then again she herself says right at the beginning of the book, take what you need and leave the rest.

The example of an average RIE day at the end of the book helps illustrate how exceptional this way of thinking of and behaving with infants is. Even if at times Gerber's specific words seem harsh, the reality of the practice seems quite loving and flexible.
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The most important book for parents!
by phyllis porter (5 out of 5 stars)
June 24, 2019

Magda Gerber provides the most respectful and sensible guide for parenting infants. I have studied with her and consider her my mentor. She studied with Dr. Emmi Pikler in Hungary who had done extensive research in infant development which provides the basis for most care in Europe today. Magda is very practical and accepting - not condoning what parents do but encouraging respectful care. I highly recommend this book!
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Excellent book!
by Aleah (5 out of 5 stars)
February 19, 2019

Magda shares her wonderful knowledge about infants and their abilities. I have incorporated her teachings into my life and have watched my son blossom.
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Amazing
by Judith D. (5 out of 5 stars)
November 26, 2017

I recommend this for any caregiver of any child. absolutely incredible read
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Every new parent should read this
by J. Hefner (5 out of 5 stars)
February 9, 2009

One may think this is a 'radical' approach to child rearing when in fact it is truly common sensical and down-to-earth. Many books written today about methods of parenting are fairly new (for example Baby Wise) and the long term implications to the kids who are subjected to these 'experiments' and fads are not known. This author has dedicated her life to this research and has worked with others who have been caring for infants this way since our parents were babies (for some of us, even since our grandparents were babies). One reviewer says this method should be called "hands off" parenting. That is not an accurate way to portray it. Since reading this I have actually been better at tuning in to and understanding my son's needs. I've read this and Magda Gerber's "Your Self Confident Baby". Both are great but I prefer the way this one is written. I have read books about and am familiar with several other styles of parenting and I cannot see how any of them are better for the baby than this one. Parents will really be doing themselves and their kids a huge service to read and comprehend this method. It truly is an investment in their future. Observing the infant does take practice but it really is rewarding, so be sure and give it some time.
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A complete book not only for parents but for any one caring for infants
by maryam (5 out of 5 stars)
April 10, 2013

The book is based on respect for children and allowing the natural pace of growth

to happen with as less as possible interruption as possible for example the book recommends to let child sit or walk when he/she is ready and can do it on his/her own. This will first of all give them self confidence and would have stronger and healthier back and neck bones and muscles.

Magda believes the less you do and the more you watch and observe infants natural abilities the better for the child you care for.

Magda is the founder of "RIE" Resources for Infant Educarers and has a wonderful philosophy for child care. Children brought up with respect will become adults that respect themselves and others as well.

Really recommend it to every one caring for infants.
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Wonderful Resource
by cas (5 out of 5 stars)
November 6, 2013

When I first read this book I would have given 4/5 stars. It wasn't until after I had my new baby that I really began to appreciate what a wonderful resource this is! When ever I'm having a rough parenting day, I refer back to this book and it encourages me to stay strong and be the best parent I want to be. I have already purchased the other Magda Gerber book available and pre ordered "Baby Knows Best" and I'm look forward to reading more in depth with this book and other RIE books available.
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Great guide for the first child
by Jack of all trade (5 out of 5 stars)
September 15, 2006

My wife and I followed Magda's philosophy (RIE) for our daughter since she was 3 months old. Now that she's almost 3 years old, all we can say is this book made us better parents, and as a result, our daughter is a healthy, self-confident and social child that she is today. Even our 6 hour drive from LA to San Franciso, she required no DVDS nor annoying noise making toys to occupy herself -- instead she was happy to entertain herself by singing, looking at the scenarios, and asking questions about what she saw. Many parents tell us how perfect our daughter is -- and it's all because of this book. If you follow this book, you realize that good parenting doesn't mean providing passive entertainment for the child, but to provide environment where she can grow at her own pace and explore the world as it meant to be. This book changed our life for better, and made parenting easy for the first time parents like us.
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Better than expected
by AGF (5 out of 5 stars)
March 26, 2017

This book is VERY helpful, especially to a first time mom like myself. Highly recommend. Can save you from many crying moments
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Well Written
by Heidi Wilson (5 out of 5 stars)
May 11, 2019

Excellent for students studying Early Childhood Education and Great for expecting parents.

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