The First Twelve Months of Life

The bestselling classic more than two million  parents have depended on... <i>The First  Twelve Months Of Life</i>.<br><br> For over  twenty years, this invaluable book has been helping  parents understand their new babies: from what an  infant knows and feels at each stage of  development to what he or she needs from a parent to grow  and thrive. Now completely updated to include the  latest information on everything from  breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colic  and choosing a reliable sitter, <i>The First  Twelve Months Of Life</i> is the definitive  child-care resource. Featuring:<br><br>  --monthly grow charts that reveal how your baby's motor,  language, mental, and social skills develop<br><br>  --reassuring answers to the questions most parents  ask<br><br> --brief overviews of what to expect  from your baby each month<br><br> --proven  techniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleep  problems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear of  strangers, and teething<br><br> --essential  information on when to call a doctor and the best  schedule for immunizations<br><br> -- plus more than  150 fascinating photos<br><br> Whether you're a  first-time parent or an old hand, you'll find  that <i>The First Twelve Months Of Life</i>  offers a rewarding glimpse into your baby's world  that will only deepen your appreciation of the  wondrous strides he or she is about to make. The bestselling classic more than two million  parents have depended on... <i>The First  Twelve Months Of Life</i>.<br><br> For over  twenty years, this invaluable book has been helping  parents understand their new babies: from what an  infant knows and feels at each stage of  development to what he or she needs from a parent to grow  and thrive. Now completely updated to include the  latest information on everything from  breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colic  and choosing a reliable sitter, <i>The First  Twelve Months Of Life</i> is the definitive  child-care resource. Featuring:<br><br>  --monthly grow charts that reveal how your baby's motor,  language, mental, and social skills develop<br><br>  --reassuring answers to the questions most parents  ask<br><br> --brief overviews of what to expect  from your baby each month<br><br> --proven  techniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleep  problems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear of  strangers, and teething<br><br> --essential  information on when to call a doctor and the best  schedule for immunizations<br><br> -- plus more than  150 fascinating photos<br><br> Whether you're a  first-time parent or an old hand, you'll find  that <i>The First Twelve Months Of Life</i>  offers a rewarding glimpse into your baby's world  that will only deepen your appreciation of the  wondrous strides he or she is about to make.