Caring for Your Baby and Young Child

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The organization representing the nation's top pediatricians offers expert answers to medical and parenting questions, providing sound advice on child-rearing from childbirth preparation to toilet training and fostering self-esteem. This essential guide helps parents recognize and address common childhood health issues, with detailed instructions for managing emergencies. Comprehensive and doctor-approved, it includes the latest information on: • Basic care from infancy to age five • Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development • An encyclopedia of health covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and disabilities • Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, maternal nutrition, exercise, and pregnancy screenings • An in-depth breastfeeding guide detailing benefits, techniques, and challenges • A thorough immunization schedule and updated vaccine safety information • Advice on selecting child care programs and car safety seats • Strategies to minimize exposure to environmental hazards like tobacco smoke • New insights on grandparents, stay-at-home dads, and technology use This resource is vital for parents seeking the best for their children and is routinely recommended by pediatricians as a trustworthy guide.