For the first time, America's favorite nanny brings all her warmth, love, and experience to bear on that most crucial and worrisome time: a baby's first twelve months. With her unique blend of humor and empathy, Jo Frost gives parents the practical information and emotional support they need to embrace the challenge of their baby's first year. She offers clear guidance to help moms and dads become the joyful, confident parents that make a family--and little ones--truly flourish. Packed with tips, practical information, and incredibly reassuring advice, this book tells you how to:
- Sort out the essential equipment you need to buy before the birth
- Babyproof your home
- Set up for routines, feeding, sleeping, and development
- Deal with premature and multiple births, as well as adopted babies
- Make confident choices about going back to work, day care, and nannies
- Cope with breastfeeding and weaning
