What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition, by Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg from Parent Kid Books.com

Is our baby eating enough? Is this much crying normal? How do I know when she is really sick? This hefty, 671-page guide to your baby's first year is brought to you by the creators of the bestselling What to Expect When You're Expecting. The three authors, all mothers themselves, are calm, clear, and encouraging as they tackle the first year of child-rearing, month by month. The easy-to-absorb, chronological format includes sections such as "What Your Baby May Be Doing," "What You Can Expect at This Month's Checkups," "Feeding Your Baby This Month," "What You May Be Concerned About," and "What It's Important to Know."

Part Two addresses special concerns such as illness, first aid do's and don'ts, the low-birthweight baby, the adopted baby, becoming a father, and sibling relationships. You'll also find discussions of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding, selecting a physician for the baby, diapers and clothing, safety, and many ways of stimulating the baby's development. The recipes for babies and toddlers in Part Three are useful, as are the recommended home remedies; charts on common childhood illnesses; height and weight; and the thorough index. (A particular strength of the book is the authors' careful attention to diet and nutrition for both mother and baby, incorporating the American Academy of Pediatrics' latest recommendations on infant nutrition.) While some of the authors' perspectives are controversial (such as whether to let your baby "cry it out" or not), this book remains one of the most comprehensive resources for new parents as they toddle through their baby's first year.

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Excellent Resource

This is a great reference book to have at hand for first time parents who are clueless about babies..such as myself. I used it a lot when my baby was between 1 to 6 months. Also, it has recipes for older babies ie those who are on solid food. I highly recommend it.

Easy to read when you need to know now!

When I was pregnant my husband and I found ourselves referring to the book "What to Expect When You're Expecting" so much that we had to have "What to Expect the First Year." My friend bought it for us and we refer to it all the time. It is very easy to read, it's laid out so that parents can read each chapter quickly and the medical reference guide really helps! My daughter had a fever after her shots and we were able to find the info we needed quickly, while holding a crying 7 week-old.

This book is great and next year, I'll be reading "What to execpt the toddler years"!

my son's 3rd parent !!

A must for every 1st-time-mother. It throws light on what to expect developmentally, behaviorally and medically, and also what to expect from yourself !!

A worthy read

As others have mentioned, this book is easy to read, understand and find information. This series continues to be the only one that I refer to, lend out and buy for new moms.

Until reading the reviews, I never noticed or felt alarmed by a specific "tone" of writing. I read this book, feeling like my mom or grandma was giving me advice not only on what worked for them, but also general help that applies to everyone regardless of opinions.

I also have a large library of books, purchased during my first pregnancy. But this series is the only one that I refer back to.

Pages of widom

It is a great, big volume! The essential of this book is that it is written in simple terms and it is very down to earth. It is hard for me to imagine anyone getting through their baby's first year without this book in hand. It is informative, sensitive to the mother's, as well as the baby's needs, it is respectful of everyone involved with the child's care, it is kind, nonjudgmental, reassuring, and gives you every kind of guideline and consideration.

I have purchased many copies of this book as gifts for my friends. I recommend it to all future parents. Another great title is "Can We Live 150 Year" by Tombak. You will find there a lot of information about bringing up your child in a healthy manner. These two books make a great addition to a baby shower gift package.

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What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition

Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg

Workman Publishing Company, 2003-10-16

Price: $15.95

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