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What to Expect the First Year (Paperback)

by Heidi Murkoff (Author), Arlene Eisenberg (Author), Sandee Hathaway (Author)

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Product Details

Paperback: 832 pages
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 2 edition (Sep 18 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761129588
ISBN-13: 978-0761129585
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg

Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (236 customer reviews)

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Is our baby eating enough? Is this much crying normal? How do I know when she is really sick? This hefty, 671-page guide to your baby's first year is brought to you by the creators of the bestselling What to Expect When You're Expecting. The three authors, all mothers themselves, are calm, clear, and encouraging as they tackle the first year of child-rearing, month by month. The easy-to-absorb, chronological format includes sections such as "What Your Baby May Be Doing," "What You Can Expect at This Month's Checkups," "Feeding Your Baby This Month," "What You May Be Concerned About," and "What It's Important to Know."

Part Two addresses special concerns such as illness, first aid do's and don'ts, the low-birthweight baby, the adopted baby, becoming a father, and sibling relationships. You'll also find discussions of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding, selecting a physician for the baby, diapers and clothing, safety, and many ways of stimulating the baby's development. The recipes for babies and toddlers in Part Three are useful, as are the recommended home remedies; charts on common childhood illnesses; height and weight; and the thorough index. (A particular strength of the book is the authors' careful attention to diet and nutrition for both mother and baby, incorporating the American Academy of Pediatrics' latest recommendations on infant nutrition.) While some of the authors' perspectives are controversial (such as whether to let your baby "cry it out" or not), this book remains one of the most comprehensive resources for new parents as they toddle through their baby's first year. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Parents-to-be are likely to find themselves quickly immersed in this highly authoritative manual by the collaborators of What to Expect When You're Expecting . Nearly 700 pages of snappily written, friendly advice, constructed in the form of chatty answers to hypothetical questions, are arranged on a month-by-month basis. For each of 12 months, there are a guide to the progress the baby may be expected to be making at this stage, a list of potential health or other problems and paragraphs on the myriad questions all new parents ask--on subjects as various as in-home care, birthmarks, circumcision and breath-holding. Other sections cover what to buy for a new-born, first aid, recipes, adoption and even how to enjoy the first year, in terms of the parents' own activities, such as social life and sex. An extensive index leads the reader to information that wouldn't normally be accessed using the month-to-month arrangement--and also serves as an indication of the book's all-inclusiveness. Illustrated. 65,000 first printing; first serial to Working Mother magazine; author tour.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great "Quick" Reference, Nov 8 2005

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I believe this book was fabulous for a quick reference guide. I found it very informative on certain issues such as illness, or rashes etc. Instead of having to call the pediatrician with every little occurance, this book was a great look up reference. Like all books on the market, everyone will tell you what you "should or should not" do with your new child, but as every experienced parent will tell you -- do what works for you and your baby. I am not pushing this book for any of the parenting issues, I would recommend it to anyone though for the quick questions you may have at any given time while raising your first child through the first year. It is a good guide to have on hand no matter what your stand is on certain issues. Opinions are what we make of them.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't be misinformed about plagiocephaly!, Aug 22 2003

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This book spends a lot of time informing the reader about the risk of SIDS and how important it is to have the infant sleep on their back. However, there was only a small tidbit of information (p. 120) on plagiocephaly (flat spot on the head, which they don't even use that term in this book) due to back-sleeping, spending time in swings, bouncy seats, etc. They misinform the reader that, "If in spite of your efforts her head flattens or a bald spot develops, don't worry. These problems will gradually correct themselves as she gets older."--FALSE!!!!! This condition does not correct itself spontaneously. It does go on to say that "severe cases can be corrected with a special headband or helmet". "Back to sleep, tummy to play" should be stressed more in this book--not to scare people, but to just have people be aware that babies should not spend too much time on their backs.

If possible, don't buy a swing or bouncy seat. Carry your baby in a baby bjorn or hold him/her! Being a mom of twins, carrying them was a hard thing to do...but knowing what I know now (with no help from this book), I would have done it different...

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any parent!!!, Feb 17 2006

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This book was excellent and informative! As the mother of a preemie, I especially enjoyed reading the section on the low birthweight baby. I loved reading about different milestones that a baby may (or may not) be reaching each month. This book answered so many of my questions, and I would recommend it to any new parent!!

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2.0 out of 5 stars good reference but major flaws
This is a good parenting book to have in your library but it should definitely not be the only one. All parenting books have their own bias about co-sleeping and breastfeeding and... Read more

Published on Jun 30 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars you get what you expect!
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2.0 out of 5 stars There are much better books out there!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too much reading for new mom
I prefer the week by week book instead of the q and a format of this book. I find myself using it as a reference tool sometimes, but have barely used it! Read more

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