The Attachment Parenting Book
William Sears and Martha Sears
2001
This book introduces the core principles of attachment parenting in an accessible, supportive format. It outlines the "7 Baby B's" — birth bonding, breastfeeding, babywearing, bedding close to baby, belief in the language value of your baby’s cry, beware of baby trainers, and balance — as foundational tools for building secure attachment. The authors emphasize flexibility, parental intuition, and emotional connection.
Why It’s Included
It distills the philosophy behind attachment parenting into a clear, actionable guide. This book provides reassurance and clarity for families interested in nurturing close, responsive relationships without rigid rules or prescriptive routines.
Who It’s For
Parents and carers of infants and toddlers who are curious about attachment parenting or seeking confidence in following their instincts rather than external advice.
“This definitive text from the parents who coined the term Attachment Parenting explains what it is - and isn’t. Developed from their experience raising eight children, Martha and William Sears embrace many of our groups core practices including breastfeeding, babywearing (Martha also coined this term to describe her experience of “wearing” her infants) and bed-sharing. Essential reading which remains a classic text for a new generation”
Further Reading:
Parenting by Heart by Pinky McKay
Sleeping Like a Baby by Pinky McKay
The Baby Book by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, and James Sears
Three in the Bed by Deborah Jackson
Breastfeeding: Empowering Parents by Jack Newman
