“ This book might change your perspective on real cleanliness . . . and along the way help you to raise healthier kids. ”
Giulia Enders, author of Gut
“ Let Them Eat Dirt has turned my world on its head. The book is a rallying cry to parents to put down antibacterial wipes, throw out sterilising tablets and start making mud pies. ”
Guardian
“ Very clearly written and well-explained – it stopped me worrying ”
Evening Standard
“ A must-read for parents, teachers, and any healthcare provider for children, Let Them Eat Dirt takes you inside the inside tract of a child’s gut, and shows you how to give kids the best immune start early in life. ”
William Sears, author of The Baby Book
“ Parents around the world are bound to rejoice at the publication of Let Them Eat Dirt. ”
Sunday Times
“ This book is filled with practical advice for parents on how to positively impact their children’s health from natural childbirth to breastfeeding ”
The Green Parent
“ Finlay and Arrieta explain, in illuminating detail, the importance of the gut microbiome ... The focus on practical choices before and during birth makes this book a good resource for expectant parents. ”
Publishers Weekly
“ With the quiet weight of their authority, pioneer researchers Brett Finlay and Claire Arrieta help parents to understand the real nature of microbes, and then to act to improve their children's health. ”
Martin Blaser, author of Missing Microbes
“ Fascinating ”
SEN Magazine
“ An interesting and comprehensive guide ”
A Mum Reviews Blog
“ A fascinating read ”
Cupcake Mumma Blog
“ The subject is very clearly written and well explained ”
i Paper
Paperback
9780099510970
November 13, 2017
Windmill Books
304 pages
Trade Paperback
9780099510963
October 3, 2016
Windmill Books
304 pages
EBook
9781473538634
September 22, 2016
Cornerstone Digital
304 pages
