The baby book : everything you need to know about your baby from birth to age two / William Sears, MD, Martha Sears, RN, Robert Sears, MD, and James Sears, MD.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 743-745) and index.
Contents:
PART 1. Common concerns in the early weeks Getting attached : what it means -- Ten tips for having a safe and satisfying birth -- Preparing for baby -- Getting the right start with your newborn -- Postpartum family adjustments -- Caring for your baby's bodily needs -- Common concerns in the early weeks PART 2. Feeding the toddler : one to two years Breastfeeding: why and how -- The breastfeeding mother : choices, challenges -- Bottlefeeding with safety and love -- Introducting solid foods : when, what and how -- Ten tips for becoming your family's nutritionist -- Feeding the toddler : one to two years PART 3. Special situations Babywearing : the art and science of carrying your baby -- Nighttime parenting : how to get your baby to sleep -- Parenting the fussy or colicky baby -- Working and parenting -- Special situations PART 4. Toilet training Growing together : enjoying your baby's developmental stages -- The first six months : big changes -- The second six months : moving up -- The second year : from babyhood to toddlerhood -- Bothersome but normal toddler behaviors -- Toilet training PART 5. Life-saving procedures and First-Aid for common emergencies. Babyproofing your home -- Keeping your baby healthy -- The most common medical problems : self-help home care -- Life-saving procedures and First-Aid for common emergencies.
Summary:
A comprehensive baby care book features information on every aspect of infant care, including the treatment of illnesses and infant nutritional requirements, and focuses on a baby's five needs: eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.