What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition

Everything new parents need to know about the care (and feeding) of an infant, from the authors of What to Expect When Youre 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 babys 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: Whats the best kind of car seat for my newborn? How do I know if my babys 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 isnt 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.

Author: Heidi Murkoff

Language: English

Edition: 2nd

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 806

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2008-10-08