2011 - Talk Birth

21 minutes, $25
[1]http://www.hugyourbaby.org/
Reviewed by Molly Remer, MSW, ICCE
[2]http://talkbirth.wordpress.com
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Developed by a nurse-practitioner to help educate new parents, HUG stands for “help, understanding, guidance
for young families.” In this short, informative DVD, parents learn about the baby’s ability to use distinct
body language to communicate its needs and emotional states. Short sections showing real newborns with
their parents address calming a crying baby, helping baby eat and sleep well, and playing with baby. It is
helpful to see footage of real babies that illustrate a baby’s “Zones” and SOS cues (“Sign of Overstimulation”).
The families shown are ethnically diverse.
The information provided on The HUG is very simple and basic. It is nurturing, empowering, and clearly
presented. Mentions of breastfeeding communicate that it is the normal and expected way to feed babies.
The HUG is a good resource for people who have little previous experiences with newborns or for
birth/postpartum professionals looking for ideas about communicating newborn behavior to new parents.
Most new parents are eager to learn about more than just the “baby basics” newborn care such as diapering
and bathing. The HUG takes parents into more meaningful territory and helps them learn about
their baby’s special communication abilities.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this DVD for review purposes.
1. http://www.hugyourbaby.org/
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3. http://www.hugyourbaby.org/
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