what to expect the first year, what to expect when you are expecting

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What to Expect the First Year
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What to Expect When You're Expecting & What to Eat When You're Expecting
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Description:

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 best-selling 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-birth weight baby, the adopted baby, becoming a father, and sibling relationships. You'll also find discussions of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, 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.

If you prefer to have What to Expect When You're Expecting or What to Eat When You're Expecting included in your LaborGear Bag instead of What to Expect the First Year, simple tell us in the order form. We'll gladly make the exchange for you at no additional cost.

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