Publisher's Synopsis
With more than 4.7 million copies in print, the American Academy of Pediatrics flagship parenting title has shaped the health and well-being of children for more than thirty years!
You want to provide the best possible care for your child. And when you have questions, the 67,000 member pediatricians of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have answers. Based on the latest AAP recommendations, this evidence-based guide covers everything from preparing for childbirth to breastfeeding and from toilet training to starting school.
The revised and updated eighth edition reflects current AAP policy statements and guidelines. This is just a sampling of the topics included in this comprehensive handbook of child care.
ADHD
Allergies and asthma
Autism spectrum disorder
Behavior
Breastfeeding
Car safety seats
Cough and cold treatment
CPR instruction
Early brain development
Eczema
Environmental hazards
Head lice
Immunizations
Media and technology exposure
MRSA infections
Newborn screening
Obesity
Organic foods
Parenting multiples
Prebiotics
Prenatal and newborn care
Probiotics
Resilience
RSV prevention
Safe sleep and SIDS
Sickle cell disease
Vitamin and iron supplementation
Also included is a complete health encyclopedia addressing injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities.
New parents will find this pediatrician-approved guidance to be a lifesaver during middle-of-the-night health crises and when deciding whether to head to the pediatrician's office, urgent care, or the emergency department.
