What to Expect the First Year
Is our baby eating enough?  Is this much crying normal? How do I know  when she is really sick? This hefty, 671-page guide to your baby's first year is  brought to you by the creators of the bestsellingWhat to Expect When You're  Expecting.The three authors, all mothers themselves, are calm, clear,  and encouraging as they tackle the first year of child-rearing, month by month.  The easy-to-absorb, chronological format includes sections such as "What  Your Baby May Be Doing," "What You Can Expect at This Month's  Checkups," "Feeding Your Baby This Month," "What You May Be  Concerned About," and "What It's Important to Know."Part Two addresses special concerns such as illness, first aid do's and don'ts,  the low-birthweight baby, the adopted baby, becoming a father, and sibling  relationships. You'll also find discussions of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding,  selecting a physician for the baby, diapers and clothing, safety, and many ways  of stimulating the baby's development. The recipes for babies and toddlers in  Part Three are useful, as are the recommended home remedies; charts on common  childhood illnesses; height and weight; and the thorough index. (A particular  strength of the book is the authors' careful attention to diet and nutrition for  both mother and baby, incorporating the American Academy of Pediatrics' latest  recommendations on infant nutrition.) While some of the authors' perspectives  are controversial (such as whether to let your baby "cry it out" or not), this  book remains one of the most comprehensive resources for new parents as they  toddle through their baby's first year.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.