The first twelve months of your child's life can be as challenging as they are rewarding. From birth through baby's first birthday, this revised edition guides you through all the critical milestones, focusing on such topics as:
Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
Preparing food, including organic options and food allergies
Tracking baby's development
Traveling with baby
Choosing safe toys and games
This edition includes completely new material on:
Baby sign language
Juggling parenting and a career
Bottle safety
Making your own baby food
Playgroups
The latest research on vaccines
This guide also includes updated medical information, a detailed explanation of baby gear (what parents
really
need, and what they don't), and a new chapter on returning to work. You will reach for this valuable resource time and again as you make your way through these exciting months with your beautiful new baby!