Parenting Issues Media Library
Baby's First Months -- What Do We Do Now?
Shows parents how to deal with the many new challenges
of parenthood. Running time 42 min. Produced by March of
Dimes. © 1989-1995.
(Reserve #1301 (English) and/or
#1302 (Spanish))
A Shot at the Future
An explanation of immunizations and the need for parents to
adhere to the immunization schedule. Running time 33 min.
Produced by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies. © 1992.
(Reserve #901)
Baby Care Basics
Two-volume set offers basic advice for new parents. Produced by
Ross Laboratories. © 1991.
For the Formula-Feeding Mother (50 min.)
Advice for ensuring that the formula-fed infant is properly nourished.
(Reserve #701)
For Your Baby's Early Months (37 min.)
Suggestions for dealing with the baby's initial needs,
including diapering, feeding, scheduling and adjusting to
lifestyle changes.
(Reserve #1201)
Baby Talk: The Video Guide for New Parents
Hosted by Jean Smart of Designing Women and her husband Richard
Gilliland, the video covers all aspects of new baby care including:
diapering, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, sleep and awake patterns,
personality and development, crying and colic, and illness and
doctor visits. Running time 60 min. Distributed by American Association
of Pediatricians. © 1992.
(Reserve #1202)
Before It's Too Late, Vaccinate
Shows parents the importance of vaccines and of following the
vaccination schedule. Running time 17 min. Produced by American
Academy of Pediatrics. © 1993.
(Reserve #902)
Behavior of the Premature Infant -- Special Delivery
Presents classic behaviors parents can expect from a premature
infant. Running time 12 min. Produced by Children's Hospital
Medical Center California. © 1993.
(Reserve #1102)
Breastfeeding Your Baby
Program that answers the questions of breastfeeding mothers to properly
breastfeed. Running time 38 min. Produced by Mead Johnson. © 1991.
(Reserve #702)
Feeding With Love and Good Sense
Series of four 15-minute videotapes of real parents, child care providers
and children that show what works and what doesn't work in feeding for
infant, the older baby, the toddler and the preschooler. Produced by The
Baby Care Workshop. © 1989.
(Reserve #703
Infant Care
Covers bathing and grooming practices for parents of infants.
Running time 15 min. Produced by Mead Johnson. © 1990.
(Reserve #1203)
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Look Who's Balking
Introduction to parenthood for young adults and adolescents.
Covers special needs of teenage parents in non-
Mary's Choice
A program that discusses the complicated issue of coping with
the disabled child, including whether or not to terminate a
pregnancy. Available in English and Spanish. Running time 25 min.
Produced by NY State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
(Reserve #1506 English)
(Reserve #1507 Spanish)
Protecting Your Baby Against Hepatitis-B
An informative video, this program discusses the disease with an
emphasis on prevention. Running time 19 min. Produced by The Centers
for Disease Control. © 1993.
(Reserve #903)
Visual Diagnosis of Child Physical Abuse
This slide program discusses the signs of physical abuse and
suggests ways for professionals to address this issue with care
and prevent the incidence of abuse and neglect. Includes manual.
Produced by The National Clearinghouse for Child Abuse and
Neglect Information. © 1997.
(Reserve #1404)
Your New Baby:
Welcome to New Life
A five tape guide through pregnancy from conception to birth.
Hosted by Lynn Redgrave and Pam Dawber. Produced by Wyeth Ayerst
Laboratories. © 1991
Tape 1 (27 min.)
Prenatal Care
Exercise, nutrition, medical care, emotional sharing.
(Reserve #1510)
Tape 2 (14 min.)
Every Newborn is Special
Personality, appearance, getting to know your baby.
(Reserve #1114)
Tape 3 (13 min.)
Preparing Your Home
Planning for baby's arrival, comfort measures, safety tips.
(Reserve #1221)
Tape 4 (18 min.)
Feeding Your Newborn
Good nutrition, breastfeeding, bottlefeeding.
(Reserve #704)
Tape 5 (10 min.)
Your Feelings
Emotional impact of pregnancy, communicating with others.
(Reserve #1511)