America's bestselling guide to caring for a baby is now better than ever: announcing a two-years-in-the-making, cover-to-cover, line-by-line revision and update of the 6.9-million-copy What to Expect the First Year, the bible for taking care of a newborn through the milestone of his or her first birthday.
The Second Edition incorporates the most recent developments in pediatric medicine. Every question and answer have been revisited, and in response to letters from readers, dozens of new Q&As have been added. The book is more reader-friendly than ever, with updated cultural references, and the new material brings more in-depth coverage to issues such as newborn screening, home births and the resulting at-home newborn care, vitamins and vaccines, milk allergies, causes of colic, sleep problems, SIDS, returning to work, dealing with siblings, weaning, sippy cups, the expanded role of the father, and much more. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white line illustrations complement the fresher book with a fresher look.
Comprehensive month-by-month guide that clearly explains everything parents need to know about the first year with their baby. Has an illustrated Baby Care Primer, First-Aid & Safety Guides, plus special sections on:
*selecting the right physician
*getting started with breastfeeding
*adding solids
*sleeping and crying
*stimulating baby
*traveling with baby
*the older sibling
*nurturing the adopted baby
*nurturing the low-birthweight baby
An excellent resource to have on hand!!!
Rate These Member Reviews
Christie G. (christie) from BELLINGHAM, MN wrote on 3/2/2008...
Informative to a point, but I found myself referencing it less and less. I didn't finish it.
Tina T. (tina-talley) from LAS VEGAS, NV wrote on 11/2/2007...
Great reference book! My baby is 5 months and I skim through it all the time.
Shannyn C. (Mamaof3) from WEST WARREN, MA wrote on 5/3/2007...
This is a fantastic reference book for new Parents with any questions regarding their child/children.
Interesting, and full of good information about what to expect at doctor's visits, developmental milestones, etc. However, I found the authors to be less reassuring and more preachy than in "What to Expect When You're Expecting". I didn't finish it by the time my baby turned one.
Debbie S. from SOUTHINGTON, CT wrote on 4/8/2007...
Great, great book for new parents. We used this all the time for reference!!
Heather N. from HEMET, CA wrote on 2/27/2007...
One of the most helpful parenting book I read in the first year of my daughter's life.
Michelle E. from LAKE ST LOUIS, MO wrote on 2/14/2007...
Very informative book a great reference to any new parent.
Tammy A. (tamand) from CHETEK, WI wrote on 1/25/2007...
Very helpful especially for new moms. I found myself referring to this book many times after my 1st was born.
Melissa H. from CELEBRATION, FL wrote on 1/4/2007...
A necessity!!!
Miranda G. from SPRING HILL, FL wrote on 10/28/2006...
Very helpful, but certainly not the authority on raising children.