Long description
An incomparable guide to every aspect of caring for an infant during the first year, jam-packed with the expert advice and real-world, mom-to-mom wisdom that makes BabyCenter the world’ s number-one online parenting resource. First-time moms and dads all share the same concern: Is my baby happy, healthy, and behaving normally? Through extensive research, the trusted editors at BabyCenter, the world’ s number-one parenting Web site with more than 4 million visitors a month, have created the ultimate bedside companion for new parents. This book (featuring all new content never before seen on the Web site) draws on nonjudgmental voices of BabyCenter’ s team of advisors and the experiences of millions of parents to paint a detailed, accurate, and helpful picture of a newborn to 12-month-old. In it you’ ll find: -step-by-step guides to the firsts, including first feeding, first diaper change, first bath, and more -BabyCenter buzz: helpful advice from BabyCenter moms from all walks of life -Milestone reality checks: results from BabyCenter’ s exclusive survey of more than 100,000 parents about what really happens when in their baby’ s development -Decision guides: pros and cons of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, cloth vs. disposable diapers, and more -Just for dads: involved dads find all the help they need to truly co-parent from day one -essential health guide helps anxious new parents spot and treat the most common illnesses of the first year