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The Complete Book of Baby and Child Care is an up-to-date, comprehensive reference book every parent will repeatedly use as their children grow through the teen years. The approach is to deal with the complete person, in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual spheres of life. The contributors are members of the Focus on the Family "Physicians Resource Council." Many are leading Christian physicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists and professors in their respective medical professions.

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James C. Dobson, Ph.D., is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a nonprofit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard by more than 200 million people every day. He is seen on 80 television stations daily in the U.S. A licensed psychologist and licensed marriage, family, and child counselor, he is a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and is listed in Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare. Dr. Dobson is married to Shirley and is the father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan. He resides in Colorado. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Dec 13 2008

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J. Penhall "Bookhugger" (B.C. Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby and Child Care (Hardcover)

This book is all you need. I have a two-year-old and a newborn and it is most helpful. The information is easy to read and practical. I also find that it is free of extreme views. It starts with pregnancy and goes all the way to the teenage years. It is divided into short (approx 30 pg) chapters on different ages, eg o-3 months, 3-6 months etc. So can keep informed as your baby grows. I find myself reading the newborn phase as well as the 24 months chapter at the same time. From changing diapers, to vaccinatons, from breastfeeding and formula, to teething and the terrible two's. I love this book!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars buy a hardback if available, Jan 22 2003

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Bob and Karen (Torrance, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby and Child Care (Paperback)

This book covers conception through college. Although published by conservative Christians, a term which does not describe our family, it is not some preachy religious tract. For every age it has comprehensive information on the medical issues that arise, the psychology and development of children at that age. And it is written for normal people, not experts. Thanks to this book, I have been able to figure out some things that my young children have allergic sensitivities to; I have been able to avoid dehydration when my infant had diarrhea; I know better how children of a given age think and what they may be capable of. I especially appreciated the emphasis on the children's emotional needs. For example, given my limited experience with children before having my own, if this book hadn't mentioned how much the day-to-day interactions with babies mean to their emotional wellbeing, I'm not sure I would have gone out of my way to make moments like diaper changes and feedings fun. There is easy to use information on everything from taking a rectal temperature to diagnosing allergies to understanding how a child at a given age thinks, what she may be capable of doing, and even what kind of toys go with what age. Finally, I have found that the information in this book has always been consistent with what our pediatrician says, and with the generally accepted practices mentioned in childcare magazines, so I think it is very credible.

Buy a hardback if available because you will want this to last awhile.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent parenting help, Oct 24 2002

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Millie Gillis "mgillis" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baby and Child Care (Hardcover)

I had my first son in 1998. I purchased this book a few weeks after he was born. I have used it as a resource many times. There is excellent, practical advice on everything from breastfeeding to picking a pediatrician to ear infections. It covers pre-birth through the teen years and hits all of the major topics/issues that come up daily. I have recommended this book to many moms. It is the best child care book I own. Every family should have this on their bookshelf. Thanks Amazon for making it available.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Evenhanded, non-dogmatic approach
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Published on May 14 2001 by Kathy Livingston

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