Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 5th Edition: Birth to Age 5

The most up-to date, expert advice for mothers, fathers and care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

From the most respected organization on child health comes this essential resource for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their children. Here is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust, covering everything from preparing for childbirth to toilet training to nurturing your childs self-esteem. Whether its resolving common childhood health problems or detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child has everything you need.

Basic care from infancy through age five
Guidelines and milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth
A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities
Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care with sections on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy
An in-depth guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges
A complete guide for immunizations and updated information on vaccine safety
A guide for choosing child care programs and car safety seats
Ways to reduce your childs exposure to environmental hazards, such as secondhand smoke
Sections on grandparents, building resilience, media, and multiples
New chapters on sleep and on allergiesincluding food allergies
New content on prebiotics and probiotics, organic foods, and other healthy lifestyle topics
And much more...