What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed
by Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg

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• Bestselling guide to baby care
• Revision of the 6.9 million seller
• Incorporates the most recent developments in child development
• Updated coverage of issues like SIDS, newborn screening, home births, causes of colic
• Focuses on issues for mommy like returning to work, resulting of at-home newborn care and the expanded role of father

• Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers

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Summary of What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed

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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