Description
Book SynopsisThis book offers a completely fresh, visually unmatched, authoritative and all-encompassing perspective on that decisive first year of an infant’s life. Organized according to a baby’s age—allowing readers to find information quickly when they need it—Knack Baby’s First Year covers both the practical “how-tos” and provides hundreds of ways to promote a baby’s growth and development, while also leaving readers with a fuller understanding of the larger issues surrounding a newborn’s first twelve months. • 375 full-color photos• 25 illustrations• Coauthored by a parenting expert and an MD• Organized by age and stage• Special pages for dads
Table of ContentsKnack Baby’s First Year ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Your New BabyBabies Big and SmallNewborn SkinWhat Newborns Look LikeMultiplesUnique Newborn FeaturesUmbilical Cord Stump Chapter 2: Baby Comes HomeGetting Baby HomeHolding BabyInteracting with BabyVisitors and FamilyBaby Sleep SafetyBaby’s Bed Chapter 3: Newborn: Milestones HealthGrowth EmotionsLanguageSafetyGear Chapter 4: Newborn: CareSwaddlingDiaper OffDiaper OnDressing Special CareGear Chapter 5: Newborn: Feeding BreastfeedingNursing HoldsBottle-feedingBaby FormulaBurpingGear Chapter 6: Newborn: BathingSponge BathsFirst Bath: Getting ReadyFirst Bath: In the WaterWashing HairBath GearFor Dads Chapter 7: Newborn: My WorldCognitive DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentA Good Environment for BabyContact that Baby NeedsPlayFor Dads Chapter 8: Three to Six Months: MilestonesHealth GrowthEmotionsLanguageSafetyGear Chapter 9: Three to Six Months: Care BathingDressingDiaperingSleepingOn the MoveInfant Ailments Chapter 10: Three to Six Months: FeedingSchedulesReadinessCerealFeeding BabyAllergies or IntoleranceFood Options Chapter 11: Three to Six Months: My World PlaytimeExploring and LearningSocial DevelopmentRoutineOther CaregiversFor Dads Chapter 12: Six to Nine Months: Milestones HealthGrowthEmotionsSafetyChildproofingGear Chapter 13: Six to Nine Months: CareBathingDressingDiaperingSleepingTeethingOn the Go Chapter 14: Six to Nine Months: FeedingSolid FoodGearWhat to DrinkReflexes and ReactionsSchedule and MenusRecipes Chapter 15: Six to Nine Months: My World PlayCognitive DevelopmentSocial DevelopmentLanguageMotor DevelopmentFor Dads Chapter 16: Nine to 12 Months: MilestonesHealthIllnesses & AilmentsGrowth & Motor SkillsEmotionsLanguageGear Chapter 17: Nine to 12 Months: Care BathingDressingDiaperingSleepingSafetyChild-Care Environment Chapter 18: Nine to 12 Months: FeedingTransitioning to a CupWeaning from BreastfeedingFinger FoodsScheduleMealtime Ideas Dining Out Chapter 19: Nine to 12 Months: My WorldCognitive DevelopmentPlaying Separation AnxietyLanguageSign LanguageFor Dads Chapter 20: Resource Directory
