The Bottom Line for Baby

From Sleep Training to Screens, Thumb Sucking to Tummy Time - What the Science Says

By: Tina Payne Bryson PhD

Narrated by: Tina Payne Bryson PhD

Apply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A-Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times best-selling coauthor of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline.

Every baby- and toddler-care decision sends parents scrambling to do the right thing and often down into the rabbit hole of conflicting advice. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has sifted through the reliable research (including about all those old wives' tales) and will help you make a manageable molehill out of the mountain of information and answer more than 60 common concerns and dilemmas, including:

• Breast or bottle? Or breast and bottle? Will that cause nipple confusion?
• What's the latest recommendation for introducing solids in light of potential allergies?
• Should I sign us up for music and early-language classes?
• What’s the evidence for and against circumcision?
• When is the right time to wean my baby off her pacifier?
• How do I get this child to sleep through the night?

Dr. Bryson boils things down with authority, demystifying the issues in three distinct sections: an objective summary of the schools of thought on the topic, including commonly held pros and cons; a clear and concise primer on "What the Science Says"; and a bottom-line conclusion. When the science doesn't point clearly in one direction, she guides you to assess and apply the information in a way that's consistent with your family's principles and meets your child's unique needs.

Full of warmth, expert wisdom, and blessedly bite-sized explanations, The Bottom Line for Baby will help you prioritize what you really need to know and do during the first year of precious life.

©2020 Tina Payne Bryson (P)2020 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"An easy-to-read, deeply practical guide." (MindBodyGreen)

"How can we raise our children to be safe and healthy in a world where there’s a study backing almost every point of view? Only with Tina Payne Bryson leading the way. She combines the brains of a scientist, the communication skills of a storyteller, and the empathy of a fellow parent to ease you through the first year of your baby’s life. Her bottom line is top-notch, indispensable advice." (Cara Natterson, MD, author of Decoding Boys)

"Louis Pasteur once said that ‘chance favors the prepared mind’. This insightful book ensures you’ll be prepared for parenthood and all the chance happenings that come with it. The bottom line? Tina Payne Bryson’s scientific training, intelligence, compassion, and personal experience make this an essential guide to making all your important parenting decisions." (Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times best-selling author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline)

Great no nonsense book

Loved the information and the layout! My favorite was the authors opinion at the end as you could clearly distinguish between research and opinion.

Expecting mom overwhelmed by information!

I am an expecting mother and in this day in age, I have found myself completely overwhelmed with baby information science based, blog based, tik tok based, Pinterest charts you name it. This book was extremely helpful and allowing my partner and I to discuss our opinions, learn about the research/science of things and focus our energy on creating a loving, supportive environment for our new baby. I so appreciate this book and plan to return to it as we reach new, scary and exciting milestones!!

An essential for new parents

My child was 18 months when I read this but even having so many of my questions retrospectively addressed was a relief. I wish I’d had this book before or during the first 12 months. It would have taken a lot of pressure off! Highly recommended as a baby shower gift or for any curious new parents. It’s unique in its brevity and weighing of popular positions along with scientific answers and a “bottom line” takeaway. Two thumbs way up.

Informative and easy to digest

Easy to digest, evidence based information. I recommend this book to all expectant and current parents.

New Expecting Mom!

This book was a great help for me.
The author touched on topics I didn’t even a knowledge as important or controversial.

The best part is that she respected all opinions and shared her experiences.

I loved it and 100% recommended it to a new moms.

Thank you!