What to Expect the First Year |
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Product Description
Everything new parents need to know about the care (and feeding) of an infant, from the authors of What to Expect® When You're Expecting. Covers monthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage, sleep strategies that really work.
Filled with the most practical tips (how to give a bath, decode your baby's crying, what to buy for baby, and when to return to work) and the most up-to-date medical advice (the latest on vaccines, vitamins, illnesses, SIDS, safety, and more).
Reassuring Answers to Hundreds of Questions: - What's the best kind of car seat for my newborn?
- How do I know if my baby's getting enough to eat?
- How can I tell if my baby is really sick? When should I call the doctor?
- Should I sign my baby up for classes?
- Should I be worried that my baby isn't crawling yet?
- How do I cope with my colicky baby?
The only book on infant care to address the physical as well as the emotional needs of the entire family.
Amazon.com Review
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 bestselling What 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.
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Customer Reviews:
• Just As Good As The Original
04 March, 2010
We're only about 5 weeks in, but this book has already proven to be an invaluable reference. We got hooked on "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and so buying this one was a logical next step. Obviously there's no substitute for talking with a pediatrician, but for simple little questions in the middle of the night, this book is great.
The best parts are the "troubleshooting" sections that tell you what to look for in the case of particular illness symptoms and particular illnesses, and the "checkpoint" sections that tell you what your baby should/can/might do every month.
The only downside is that I don't have as much free time to read ahead and see what's coming :)
- Amazon Customer Review
• A Good Resource
17 March, 2010
I think this book is pretty informative. It covers most of the common questions new parents have, month by month (such as Child Care options- month 3), and also includes some good resouce chapters at the back (Common Illnesses etc). It also includes developmental guidelines for each month, which is helpful.
Just a few Negatives - The opening paragraph covers development in a particular month. I really wish that this paragraph covered more, and that it was broken down week by week, instead of by month. I think new parents are generally fascinated to learn what development is taking place in a particular week. If the book was broken down this way it would help parents refer to it more and they follow thier child's development more closely. After I read the book at the beginning of the month, I feel like I dont' need to look at it again until the next month comes around.
Another suggestion would be outline the number of weeks that fall under a particular month. Example - Instead of just having "The Third Month' as the chapter title, have it as "The Third Month - weeks 9-12" instead. This was done in the Pregnancy book and I found it very helpful.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Great Information Guide
12 February, 2010
I actually refer to this book a lot in caring for my now 10 month old daughter.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Excellent Choice ...
15 March, 2010
It is an excellent guide for newborns, in fact newborns parents! Simply consider it as a "Product" Manual... Enjoy
- Amazon Customer Review
• What To Expect. The First Year.
09 March, 2010
This book is great. It gives you a lot of info a month at a time. Great for first time mother & great grand mother. ( things have changed a lot.) There are a lot of tips too. We b oth love it.
- Amazon Customer Review
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