Praise for Baby Be Loved

"One of my great joys as a pediatrician has been to witness the outcome of this book. Baby Be Loved ...a wonderful way to live a precious time of life."
- Nancy Iverson, M.D.

"I found Baby Be Loved quite a delight! It can definitely help parents bond to their babies, through an understanding of their development and their individuality."
- Gayle Peterson, MSSW, LCSW, PHD, Author of An Easier Childbirth, Birthing Normally, and Making Healthy Families.

"This is the most beautiful book I have ever seen designed specifically for new babies."
- Susan Sierra, Parent Talk Radio Show

"Susan Stelfox's Baby Be Loved is written expressly for brand new parents. It's filled with daily parent-child activities, from songs and exercises to special illustrations, to help stimulate a new baby's senses and development for the first twenty-four weeks of life. All the information in Baby Be Loved is doctor-approved by consulting physician Nancy Iverson, M.D., and is excellent for helping new parents worry less and enjoy the special joys of parenthood more. Baby Be Loved is an excellent and highly recommended reference for preparing mothers and fathers to be."
- James E. Cox, Midwest Book Review

"First-time parents, second-time moms, grandparents and caregivers of infants can all benefit from the information and activities described in this unique calendar-format guidebook. But perhaps the biggest beneficiary of this well-designed project will be babies themselves. Each week of the newborn's life is broken down into "days" of activities, which help caregivers understand and facilitate an infant's mental and physical development during this critical period of life. Each week has a song to sing and a fascinating image geared for the child's developing visual capacity. Games and exercises strengthen baby's body and mind while providing a wonderful bonding opportunity for Mom and Dad. Easy to follow and conveniently laid out in a calendar format, Baby Be Loved would make an excellent addition to any mother-to-be's layette."
- C.Appel, Fearless Books Reviews

"The Sonoma County Public Health Division is pleased to use Baby Be Loved for mothers in two of our programs, Maternal Child Nursing and Teen Parent Connections. This publication allows us to work with the mothers in a way that they feel is very positive, helping them find new and special ways to interact with their new baby. Because many of them have had few role models about parenting they are delighted to find that it a good and positive thing to enjoy and have fun with their babies. They are able to find ways to do this through the book. Additionally, many of the verses and games that are suggested are new to them but easy for them to learn. Baby Be Loved is a very positive addition to our strategies in working with families of infants."
- Norma Ellis, Sonoma County Public Health Division

"Having reviewed the book at length, I just wanted to say that the information in Baby Be Loved is beautifully written, parent and baby friendly, and very valuable for any parent having a baby. I think it would be so appropriate for hospitals and pediatricians to provide new parents with a guide such as this as soon as the baby is born. It would be sort of a "starter manual" to help new parents on the road to such a delightful journey.

Parenthood is an exciting but somewhat anxious time for most people, especially new parents. Moms and Dads want to be "the best parents" they can be and often come to this experience lacking the knowledge and experience they need to feel confident. The developmental skills and behaviors presented in your guide will give the parents assurance that all "is ok" with their new baby. The activities, songs, games, and exercises presented will get the parents off to a good start feeling confident while enjoying their new bundle of joy. When the parents experience success with your ideas, they will have the confidence to further their own imaginations in providing activities for their child."
- Kathy Ferree, San Mateo County Office of Education

"Thank you so much for the Baby Be Loved books. They went fast! Our support staff is asking for more for their clients. It is so important to get the information in Baby Be Loved out to all mothers regardless of economic status. The Baby Be Loved format is an excellent way for mothers to follow as their babies grow.

At Catholic Charities we provide information to mothers regarding basic living skills that include budgeting, employment plans, housekeeping, and parenting. Baby Be Loved is a tool that compliments this process."
- Sherry Young, Catholic Charities

"Baby Be Loved is a thorough highlight of everything I need to know!"
- Heather Estrada

"Baby Be Loved shows creativity, love and understanding for newborns. The intriguing art designs will clearly build a lasting affect on baby's budding brain while inspiring educational and physical development for years to come. Every mom deserves it...as well as baby"
-Jodie Lynn, syndicated family columnist of Parent to Parent, author of Mommy-CEO, Revised Edition and CEO of ParentToParent.com What Parents are Saying

"I am so happy that I received Baby Be Loved, and I use it everyday. Especially the images in the book are great! Even when Marius was only a few weeks old, the images where amazing - he could keep focused on them longer then anything else. And the order of the images fit perfectly to his age. Each week he would fall in love with a new one. The text part is also very inspiring. Not only did it give us a clear picture of what he was capable of in the different weeks, it has also been a great source for games, songs and activities. I recommend it to all new parents!"
- Love from Lotte Elbirk, Denmark

"As each page unfolds so too does another magical stage in your child's growth. Twenty-four weeks of wonder, Baby Be Loved, takes you and your baby on an imaginative journey. Through games, songs, and exercises, you can celebrate the development of your baby's senses and skills. The ideas offered are both loving and practical, making this book a must for all mothers."
- Julie Mercer

"I love the fact that parents have a hands-on guide to interact with their babies. Baby Be Loved is perfectly laid-out and the illustrations are great"
- Julie Meyer

"Baby Be Loved is not something to be read all in one sitting. It is not something to overwhelm you, not something to burden or make you feel as if you will never get it RIGHT. Baby Be Loved is a positive daily activity, thought, or bite- sized piece of information that supports and strengthens your love and devotion to the most important work you will ever do. Congratulations to the author for capturing the importance of those shared times with God's precious gift, your child."
- C. Anoosh Howser, RN, BSN

"As an educator of young children, I see the value of teaching pattern, rhythm, and rhyme. Baby Be Loved intertwines messages of love, with various pattern complexities, engaging the curious minds of infants. My daughter, Hannah, who has Down Syndrome, has been attentive to the shapes and colors as we focus on the calendar weeks. The songs and word plays stimulate her senses and engage her mind. We keep Baby Be Loved by the changing table for repetitive fun throughout the day. Thanks to Sue Ann Stelfox and Baby Be Loved for helping me greet my baby each day with the wonder of life and love."
- Diane Hobaugh