Product Description

Everything you need to know about your child's development, health, and safety-in one book!

Why isn't my baby rolling over yet? Will my child start talking soon? How can I get my toddler to eat her vegetables? When will my child be ready to use the potty? What type of preschool is best?

Parenthood is a time of overwhelming emotions-and questions. At last, many of the questions you have about your child are answered in this indispensable reference brought to you by the trusted editors of Parents, America's #1 family magazine since 1926. Like a wise, trusted friend, this comprehensive resource offers authoritative, time-tested advice on how to raise a happy, healthy, safe, and secure child, from birth through age three.

This must-have guide features:
* Q & A sidebars that address parents' pressing concerns
* All the basics you need to know for infant care from day one through the first year
* "It Worked for Me" parent-tested solutions
* An A-Z guide to symptoms and treatments, covering everything from the flu to meningitis
* First aid basics for handling medical emergencies
* Special sidebars on "When to Call the Doctor" and "Pediatricks," original tips from pediatricians
* Childproofing every room in the home
* "Parents Alert" boxes that highlight everyday dangers

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152010 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• 736 pages

From the Inside Flap
The Resource Every Family Should Have On Their Bookshelf!

Newborn Basics, an illustrated introduction to infant care, helps you through the daily routines and quandaries that begin the moment you get home from the hospital. An "owner's manual" for new parents, it takes you from day one through the first year, when your information needs are greatest.

As They Grow covers physical, emotional, and cognitive milestones in a young child's life and underscores what you can do to promote your child's growth in each area.

Your Child's Health gives you all the tools you'll need to ensure your child's well-being with a thorough guide to healthy habits and preventive care, including an A to Z list of common symptoms and treatments.

Safe and Sound provides step-by-step guidance on creating a safe home and a safe environment wherever you go throughout your child's life.

From the Back Cover
Everything you need to know about your child's development, health, and safety-in one book!

Why isn't my baby rolling over yet? Will my child start talking soon? How can I get my toddler to eat her vegetables? When will my child be ready to use the potty? What type of preschool is best?

Parenthood is a time of overwhelming emotions-and questions. At last, many of the questions you have about your child are answered in this indispensable reference brought to you by the trusted editors of Parents, America's #1 family magazine since 1926. Like a wise, trusted friend, this comprehensive resource offers authoritative, time-tested advice on how to raise a happy, healthy, safe, and secure child, from birth through age three.

This must-have guide features:
* Q & A sidebars that address parents' pressing concerns
* All the basics you need to know for infant care from day one through the first year
* "It Worked for Me" parent-tested solutions
* An A-Z guide to symptoms and treatments, covering everything from the flu to meningitis
* First aid basics for handling medical emergencies
* Special sidebars on "When to Call the Doctor" and "Pediatricks," original tips from pediatricians
* Childproofing every room in the home
* "Parents Alert" boxes that highlight everyday dangers

About the Author
Parents has been America's number one family magazine since 1926. Written and edited by leading experts in child development, health, and safety, Parents provides current, authoritative information and real-life advice to twelve million parents every month.

Customer Reviews

One of the best parenting books I have read so far!!!
There is only one thing I disagree in this book which had a very small section suggesting letting a baby cry for an extended period because it says it is important for a baby to learn to comfort him/herself and handle returning to sleep on his/her own. I am against letting a baby younger than 6 months to cry it out under any circumstances. If my baby was 6 months or older, I may let him cry him out at night only for 5-10 minutes maxium. That is also why I only gave it 4 stars. Other than that, I believe the book was very well-written and organzied. The book talks about the newborn basics, covers physical, emothional and cognitive milestones, your child's health etc.

Great baby care book - especially for first-timers!
This book was well organized and well written.
We used this as a general guideline for our first baby, and it gave us lots of information in a very readable format - everything from picking out your layette to diaper care to various ailments and basic treatments.
Our daughter is now two years old, and we still keep this book handy and occassionally reference it to learn something new.
We just bought this book for some of our best friends who are now also first-time parents, and would highly recommend it for other new parents as well.

not for preemie parents
I bought this book under a search for preemie parenting books. It has good general information for full term babies, but if you're the parent of a preemie it's really not for you.