Understanding Baby’s Cues by Anita P. Skye

Understanding Baby’s Cues: Purple Crying vs Normal Crying by Anita P. Skye offers essential guidance for interpreting infant behavior, with a special emphasis on the types of crying parents will encounter. Well-organized, covering the basics as well as many issues parents may not have even thought of, Skye sensitively guides parents through every possible permutation of a baby’s behavior – for instance, how a baby can communicate with the eyes as much as sound – as well as how negative reactions can be avoided or soothed. A relatively short book, the information is nonetheless thorough and streamlined so as to not repeat previous advice. Where it is most strong is helping parents feel less panicked about the inevitable problems that may arise, acting not only as a guide to infant behavior, but also guiding parents to manage their own levels of stress.