Book Review
A short overview of this book
Anatomy for Babies: Baby 101 by Jonathan Litton is a book for starting important conversations about bodies. An important part of sex education in the early years is to talk to kids about their body and to name the different parts and to explain what they do.
So you can use this book to talk about the different parts of the body and their function ie what they do. But it doesn’t include the reproductive organs. (I have yet to find a board book that does.) So you will need to add these parts in, yourself.
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 3 years and under (babies and toddlers).
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Anatomy for Babies: Baby 101 by Jonathan Litton from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. On my website and YouTube channel, I help parents find better ways to talk to their kids about sex. Today, I want to review a book that’s perfect for those early conversations about bodies with your little ones.
Now, let me start by saying that none of the books I’ve found so far include the reproductive organs. They play it safe and leave those parts out. But don’t worry, as a parent, you can always add that information in if you feel it’s appropriate. Remember, parenting is a lifelong journey of conversations, and sex education is a part of that.
So, let’s talk about this book. It’s called Anatomy for Babies: Baby 101. It’s designed for babies and toddlers, so it’s a great starting point. Now, I have to mention that some board books out there aren’t really suitable for such young kids. They use complex language and concepts that can be a bit overwhelming. So, keep that in mind when you’re looking for books.
This one, however, does a pretty good job. It introduces the idea of diversity, which is important in our multicultural world. It talks about bones, muscles, skin, the brain, lungs, and the heart. It’s all about what these different parts of our bodies do. Of course, your little one might not understand everything at first, but that’s okay. It’s all about planting the seeds of knowledge.
The book also touches on the importance of food and drink, but it doesn’t go into explicit detail. So, no worries there. It’s all kept age-appropriate.
One thing I love about this book is that it encourages interaction. It talks about using your hands to touch and feel things. It’s a great way to engage your child and make the learning experience fun.
Remember, when you’re talking to your kids about body parts, it’s helpful to explain that each part has a name and a function. For example, your nose is for sniffing, smelling, and even sneezing. And your mouth? Well, it can be for kissing, talking, and eating. You can even mention the lips and teeth if you want to get into more detail.
Overall, I’d say this book is a helpful tool for starting conversations about our amazing bodies. It’s best suited for older toddlers, not babies.
I hope this review was helpful for you. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, feel free to reach out. Cheers!
