Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

I love this book and I recommend it to all my pregnant friends and family. I read it before my first baby and now im reading it again before the birth of my second in a few weeks time. My daughter is 19 months old now and when I first read it I thought that alot of the info sounded like common sense and that I would def do as the French but reading it now, its like a breath of fresh air again, and I see that I have actually fallen into the trap of many of the non French moms, obsessing/anxious/guilt ridden- feelings that are expected of moms it appears.Unfortunately the UK/Ireland is VERY like America now, especially when it comes to parenting, so I related to everything in those terms. I bought all the What to Expect and have Gina Fords full book collection and Baby Whisperer, but this book is the most practical and honest one and yes some argue its common sense but really, common sense goes out the window when you have small children-lack of sleep maybe?I cannot praise this much more than telling you its a fantastic book for mommas who sometimes feel like the dont know what the hell they are doing and want a laugh and some to tell you to basically not sweat the small stuff. French mantra being happy momma is a happy baby.I know this wont be the last time I read it :)

I bought this book after my wife kept laughing at her foreign language version. I was intrigued what was making her laugh so much. So I bought my own version. I was not disappointed. Druckerman has written in a witty and engaging manner. As a soon-to-be new parent, I found the book contained some useful ideas on getting babies to sleep and children to eat a wide variety of foods. I discussed the book with a French friend who said that it is true many of the ideas are "accepted wisdom" in France. I liked this book so much I'm giving my copy to my brother and his wife who are also expecting a baby. I write an update once I've put the ideas into practice.

I really enjoyed reading about this perspective on bringing up children - entertaining and informative, it's something to reflect on when finding your own parenting style, I think, rather than a strict bible. It reads as a narrative, rather than a reference book. Recommended.

I have read feedback about this book on TikTok, and I cannot wait to read it. It comes in good quality and is delivered ahead of time.

Unlike some of the other books I’ve tried reading, this book feels so easy to digest, full of logic and makes motherhood so appealing! It really doesn't need to be so dramatic and stressful. Very grateful someone recommended this book to me!

I've heard it called many things but whichever title you read or listen to it under I thoroughly recommend Druckerman's amusing journey through the complex world of child rearing. You won't agree with all of what she has to say and there are more than a few stereotypes in there but full credit for some excellent thought provoking ideas and simple explanations for why things happen (why kids act!) the way they do. To be honest having discovered it after my son was born it was always going to be the audio option and books are a thing of the past and something to protect from the ever curious!A must for long journeys with a new family if only to bring a smile to your face and a couple of witty anecdotes.

Loved this book. Pamela's writing style is humorous and clear. I really felt like I was with her experiencing what it must be like to be a foreign parent in France. What I loved most about the book though was the clarity with which she shared not only the differences she was experiencing but also the reasons for why they were different. Whilst she did share her emotions and judgements about what she encountered, I still felt like as a reader I was being given space to make my own judgements (and wasn't being pushed to agree with hers). In terms of learning about how to bring up our daughter to have boundaries yet freedom, for her to learn to wait and to eat and enjoy a wide variety of foods - this book has been invaluable. I've read passages from it to my husband - and it's peaked his interest and he wants to now read it too!

This book is entertaining and gives a great perspective and ideas on parenting.Ordered a 2nd hand copy, and it was in good condition and arrived on time.