The First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month

The bestselling classic more than two millionparents have depended on. The FirstTwelve Months Of Life. For overtwenty years, this invaluable book has been helpingparents understand their new babies: from what aninfant knows and feels at each stage ofdevelopment to what he or she needs from a parent to growand thrive. Now completely updated to include thelatest information on everything frombreast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colicand choosing a reliable sitter, The FirstTwelve Months Of Life is the definitivechild-care resource. Featuring: --monthly grow charts that reveal how your baby's motor,language, mental, and social skills develop --reassuring answers to the questions most parentsask --brief overviews of what to expectfrom your baby each month --proventechniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleepproblems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear ofstrangers, and teething --essentialinformation on when to call a doctor and the bestschedule for immunizations -- plus more than150 fascinating photos Whether you're afirst-time parent or an old hand, you'll findthat The First Twelve Months Of Lifeoffers a rewarding glimpse into your baby's worldthat will only deepen your appreciation of thewondrous strides he or she is about to make. …