Complete Baby & Child Care (Revised & Updated)

Every parent's essential guide for raising a happy and healthy child from infancy through preschool. Revised and updated to include vaccination changes, healthcare updates, and the latest thinking on everyday parenting, Complete Baby & Child Care is a comprehensive guide to the first five years of childrearing. Acclaimed expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard gives in-depth advice on topics as diverse as bathing a baby, overcoming childhood phobias, establishing sleep patterns, and coping with disorders. Special panels highlight the differences in development of boys and girls, and case studies provide insights on subjects such as single parenting.

Dr. Miriam Stoppard, the "Dr. Spock" of childbirth and best--selling author, is a leading authority on all aspects of parenting and childcare. She has gained international recognition in the medical field through her books, radio and TV appearances, and magazine articles. Her simple, practical style and ability to clarify complicated issues have won her a devout following. Complete Baby & Child Care has sold over 375,000 copies.