The Sears Baby Book : Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two

Revised and expanded: Americas bestselling baby biblean encyclopedic guide to the first two years of your babys life.

The million-copy bestseller by ';the man who remade motherhood' (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development.

The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care.The Sears Baby Bookfocuses on the essential needs of babies eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to todays parents. The topics covered include:

• Preparing for a safe and healthy birth
• Bonding with your baby
• Feeding your baby
• Soothing your fussy baby
• Getting your baby to sleep
• Understanding your baby's development
• Treating common illnesses
• Babyproofing your home
• Understanding toddler behavior
• Dealing with temper tantrums
• Toilet training
• Working parenting
• First-aid procedures
• and much more

Unrivaled in its scope and authority,The Sears Baby Bookpresents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. This is a rich and invaluable resourceoffering the basic guidance and inspiration you need toget the most out of parenting for your child, yourself, and for your entire family.