In Ukraine, the book "From Birth to One: Baby and You" has been made available in audio format—a practical guide for families expecting a child or already caring for an infant. The audiobook version is narrated by Ukrainian actress Natalka Denysenko and published for free on the YouTube channel of the National Program "Path of Parenthood" and the MEGOGO BOOKS application. This was reported by Wave RBC.UA, citing "Tviy Maliuk" magazine.
What the guide covers
The book is dedicated to the child's first year of life and is structured as a sequential guide: from newborn care to the introduction of solid foods. The text covers breastfeeding, safe sleep principles, and stages of infant development. The authors explain how to recognize and interpret a child's early signals—crying, facial expressions, body language—to respond to their needs in time. Separate chapters are dedicated to postpartum recovery, family adaptation to a new rhythm of life, and the distribution of care responsibilities between parents.
Who narrated it and where to listen
The main text of the audiobook is read by actress Natalka Denysenko. Chapters related to vaccination were narrated by pediatrician Lidia Babych, which maintains medical accuracy in the most sensitive section. The audio version is available on the National Program "Path of Parenthood" YouTube channel and in the MEGOGO BOOKS app—in both cases, access is free, without registration or payment.
History of the printed edition and UNICEF support
The printed manual was prepared with the support of UNICEF and was previously distributed to select families along with the so-called "Baby Package"—a kit parents receive at birth. Converting the text to an audio format expands the guide's audience: the book can be listened to on the go, during a walk, or when there is no possibility to hold a paper copy. The full title of the guide is "From Birth to One: Baby and You."
"Path of Parenthood" program and its partners
The audiobook became part of the National Program "Path of Parenthood," which is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine, the Coordination Center for the Development of Family Upbringing and Child Care, the European Union, and UNICEF. The program is aimed at involving fathers in the process of child care and forming a culture of co-parenting in families. Publishing the audio version of the infant care guide within the framework of this initiative emphasizes that child care in the first months of life is the shared responsibility of both parents.
Context: why the audio format is important for young parents
For families with newborns, when time for reading is limited and the physical ability to hold a book is often missing, the audio format becomes virtually the only way to obtain structured information. Family education experts note that access to verified recommendations on infant care in the first months of life reduces parental anxiety and helps avoid common mistakes. Free access to the manual, prepared with the participation of UNICEF and specialized agencies, makes such information available to families regardless of their financial situation.
