The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12-Month Old [Paperback]

Jeremy Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2007

Everything a parent needs to know about caring for a baby.

The Baby Care Book is a clear, thoughtful and objective guide that helps parents raise a newborn. The subject of parenting is often confusing. The great value of this book is that it empowers parents with knowledge and allows them to make personal choices for each circumstance and situation.

Both authors are leading experts from the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children. The Baby Care Book covers an extensive range of topics in clear, easy-to-understand language. Specially commissioned "real life" photographs throughout complement the text, providing additional instructions and information.

The chapters include:

• Getting Ready to Have Your Baby
• Your Baby's First Few Days
• Feeding Your Baby
• Your Baby's First Month
• Helping Your Baby to Sleep
• Your Baby's Months 2 and 3
• Playing with Your Baby
• Your Baby's Months 4 to 6
• Safety and Childproofing
• Your Baby's Months 7 to 12.

Both parent and newborn will benefit from the expert guidance that The Baby Care Book provides.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starred Review. Two leading pediatricians at Toronto's internationally esteemed Hospital for Sick Children (aka Sick Kids) combine their expertise with that of five other pediatricians and a nurse practitioner in this comprehensive guide to the first 12 months of life. The book opens with a useful section on concepts and decisions that should be addressed before the baby is born, such as choosing a doctor, preparing siblings and purchasing equipment. The authors also discuss a variety of family situations, including single, same sex and adoptive parents. Following sections cover development and medical concerns in the first days, weeks and months, giving special attention to feeding, sleep issues, play, safety and how to care for a sick baby. Frequently Asked Questions sections will be particularly useful to first-time parents. Much like a good pediatrician, the text is straightforward and personable, and more than 200 color photos of parents and children provide an intimate, playful touch. The authors successfully create a clear, objective, and, above all, practical guide in this instructive and visually lively resource. (Sept.)
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Review

This excellent baby care resource should not be overlooked.... great photographs and everything you'll need to parent with confidence. (Susan Day Nashville Parent Magazine )

Straightforward and personable, and more than 200 color photos of parents and children provide an intimate, playful touch. (Publishers Weekly )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Robert Rose; 1 edition (September 14, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778801608
• ISBN-13: 978-0778801603
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A MUST have for new parents, December 26, 2007

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Courtney Swierczek "Mom in the making" (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12-Month Old (Paperback)

I had originally checked out this book through our local library and from reading it, decided we would definitely need it on hand as our little guy grew through his first year. It is very comprehensive and covers aspects of baby care that I would not have even thought of! It is a very easy read with larger print and lots of pictures to illustrate the current discussion.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best New Moms and Grandmas book, March 29, 2011

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This review is from: The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12-Month Old (Paperback)

I checked this book out from the library and had to have one for my daughters.
I found that it have everything we needed to know at a quick look. Pictures were so helpful. For a first time mom and a grandmother to learn and know the answers again,it was great.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you're expecting, BUY THIS BOOK!, January 31, 2012

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This review is from: The Baby Care Book: A Complete Guide from Birth to 12-Month Old (Paperback)

Awesome easy to read book. Great information. Especially for first time moms. I loved it. Would buy it again for sure.