Publisher's Synopsis
The one guide pediatricians recommend most is now completely revised, updated, and available in Spanish. From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's most trusted name in child care, comes El primer ano de su bebe , the definitive all-in-one resource that provides authoritative advice on every aspect of infant care. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, El primer ano de su bebe includes; Guidelines for prenatal care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy; Growth and developmental milestones through the first twelve months of a child's life, including physical, emotional, and cognitive development; An updated chapter on developmental disabilities; A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and congenital diseases; Breastfeeding discussion, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges, as well as nutritional needs and vitamin/iron supplementation; Recommendations for choosing child care programs; Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, including immunizations, childproofing, and toy safey; Safety checks for home, including bathing, preventing drowning, poisoning, choking, burns, and falls; Car safety, including information on car safety seats; and much more. Comprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, the Spanish language edition of El pimer ano de su bebe is an indispensable guide for parents everywhere.
