The guide to every aspect of infant care that's most recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents, with over four million copies sold--now in a completely revised and updated fifth edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's most authoritativename in childcare, comes the definitive all-in-one resource Your Baby's First Year. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, the fully illustrated fifth edition of Your Baby's ...
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The guide to every aspect of infant care that's most recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents, with over four million copies sold--now in a completely revised and updated fifth edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's most authoritativename in childcare, comes the definitive all-in-one resource Your Baby's First Year. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, the fully illustrated fifth edition of Your Baby's First Year includes - Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy - Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, as well as visual, hearing, language, and movement milestones - Cutting-edge research on early brain development and how babies and young children think. - A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and congenital diseases - An in-depth discussion on breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges - Revised nutrition recommendations, including the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods and obesity prevention tips - Tips for choosing childcare programs - Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction, safe sleep, and immunizations, to childproofing tips, car safety seats, and toy safety - Safety checks for home, including bathing, preventing drowning, poisoning, choking, burns, and falls - And much more Comprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, Your Baby's First Year is an indispensable guide for parents everywhere.
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