Publisher's Synopsis
This first-year childcare manual helps parents become as prepared as possible and explains everything they need to know about a new baby. It includes special sections on the older sibling; selecting the right doctor; seasonal concerns and travelling with baby; managing childhood illnesses; nurturing the adopted baby, the low-birthweight infant and the baby with specific problems; baby's monthly growth and development; feeding, sleeping habits and safety.;The book is a companion volume to "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and addresses both the physical and emotional needs of the entire family.
