What to Expect the First Year (What to Expect (Workman Publishing)) [Hardcover]

Heidi Murkoff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009 | Series: What to Expect (Workman Publishing)

America’s bestselling guide to caring for a baby, with over 10 million copies in print, What to Expect the First Year is the bible for taking care of a newborn though the milestone of his or her first birthday.

The Second Edition incorporates the most recent developments in pediatric medicine. Every question and answer has been revisited, and in response to letters from readers, dozens of new Q&As have been added. The book is more reader-friendly than ever, with updated cultural references, and the new material brings more in-depth coverage to issues such as newborn screening, home births and the resulting at-home newborn care, vitamins and vaccines, milk allergies, causes of colic, sleep problems, SIDS, returning to work, dealing with siblings, weaning, sippy cups, the expanded role of the father, and much more. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white line illustrations complement the fresher book with a fresher look.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

America's bestselling guide to caring for a baby is now better than ever: announcing a two-years-in-the-making, cover-to-cover, line-by-line revision and update of the 6.9-million-copy What to Expect the First Year, the bible for taking care of a newborn through the milestone of his or her first birthday.

The Second Edition incorporates the most recent developments in pediatric medicine. Every question and answer have been revisited, and in response to letters from readers, dozens of new Q&As have been added. The book is more reader-friendly than ever, with updated cultural references, and the new material brings more in-depth coverage to issues such as newborn screening, home births and the resulting at-home newborn care, vitamins and vaccines, milk allergies, causes of colic, sleep problems, SIDS, returning to work, dealing with siblings, weaning, sippy cups, the expanded role of the father, and much more. An updated cover and all-new black-and-white line illustrations complement the fresher book with a fresher look. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

The comprehensive month-by-month guide that clearly explains everything parents need to know about the first year with a new baby.

Featuring a practical, illustrated Baby Care Primer, a First Aid Guide, and Best-Odds Recipes.

With special sections on the older sibling; selecting the right physician; seasonal concerns and traveling with baby; managing childhood illnesses; and nurturing the adopted baby, the low-birthweight infant, and the baby with specific problems.

"Unquestionably the best book for parents of infants in their first year of life that I have had the pleasure to read." (Morris Green, M.D., Perry W. Lesh Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University Medical Center)

"This complete, practical, and unique book will help parents prevent or solve the problems of caring for a newborn infant through the first year of life...I love it!" (Ruth A. Lawrence, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center)

To help you become the best-equipped parents possible, here is a complete first-year manual from the authors of What to Expect When You're Expecting, America's pregnancy bible. Includes thorough information on baby's monthly growth and development, feeding, sleeping habits, infant illnesses, and safety.

Reassuring answers to 12 months of concerns:

-How do I cope with my colicky baby?

-How do I know when my baby is really sick and when I should call a doctor?

-How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

-When is the best time to wean my baby?

-Why am I still having contractions now that I've delivered?

-When am I going to start feeling like a parent?

-How do I decide when to go back to work?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 806 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 2 Rev Upd edition (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076115213X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761152132
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The only parenting book I've actually used September 30, 2009

By J. Stokes

Format:Hardcover

I'm a dad and we've purchased various baby/parenting books, but this is by far the best.
Pros:
- the layout is excellent, I can easily find what I'm looking for without having to read through large sections.
- our daughter is 11 months now and the book has covered (with very few exceptions) everything we've had questions on.

Con:
- as any new parent has discovered, parenting is like politics, everyone has their own position. While this book overall does a good job of fairly presenting all positions, there are some areas where the authors' personal opinions slant the presentation. Just something to be aware of.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars An OK Resource November 14, 2011

By Lady Lauer

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

My daughter's pediatrician recommended this book to me. I was hesitant to get it because I hated What to Expect When Expecting since all it did was make me think something was wrong all the time. This book is not nearly as bad. In my opinion this book is an okay resource but the information provided can be just as easily found on the internet. Also, I don't really like the format (month-by-month). It makes it difficult to find what you are looking for at times since babies develop at different rates.

I would say save your money and stick with Internet research. There are plenty of legit Internet resources that provide more information than this book does.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Speaking as a grandmother February 15, 2009

By Sue F

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

It's been a long time since I've had children, and with a new grandchild, I had forgotten a lot. Also, times have changed and there are new approaches to taking care of babies. For instance, when my children were babies, we were told to put them on their stomachs in the crib. Now we are cautioned to put babies on their backs. Attitudes towards nursing, feeding, etc. have changed. This book helped orient me to baby-raising in 2008. It is easy to read and well organized. It has chapters that track what you can expect month-to-month, as well as more general information. I've given copies to other new grandmothers.