This week’s selection of new titles is aimed mostly at new mothers. If you want some help in preparing yourself for your new baby then you should find these new titles useful.

Other useful information can be found in the magazines Little Treasures, Littlies, My Child and Parenting and a new subscription to Raising Kids. These can be found on the ground floor in the magazine collection. There are a lot of other titles available in the Parent & Child non-fiction collection on the first floor. In the Fashion & Style section you will find books on making clothing for children and in the Arts & Crafts section there are books on knitting, crochet and even the old-fashioned art of smocking.

In The 100 healthiest foods to eat during pregnancy, John Bowden & Allison Tannis recommend the healthiest and best foods for you and your baby. 618.2 BOW

The big book of parenting solutions: 101 answers to your everyday challenges and wildest worries. Michele Borba offers step-by-step solutions and advice for meeting the most common parenting challenges for kids aged 3 to 13. 649.1 BOR

Helping children to cope with change, stress and anxiety by Deborah Plummer. Read about practical activities and strategies for children who have difficulty coping with change, experience stress and are prone to anxiety. 155.418 PLU

The mummy coach: 10 essential skills you need to be a great mum by Lorraine Thomas provides practical advice and simple strategies for busy mums. 649.1 THO

Postcards from the bump: a chick’s guide to getting to know the baby in your belly by Ame Mahler Beanland & Emily Miles Terry is packed with handy advice for expectant mothers. 618.24 MAH

The toddler care book: a complete guide from 1 to 5 years old by Jeremy Friedman addresses every concern or question you might have about your toddler. 649.123 FRI