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.

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A dozen complimentary adjectives could be used to describe this book, but as it is sweet with choice information that is easy to digest, served in small helpings, and very satisfying, it can best be summed up as crackerjack! With an insightful narrative punctuated by the familiar question-and-answer format, the authors of What To Expect When Your Expecting (Workman, 1984) admirably address every conceivable aspect of baby care during the first year. The balanced presentation is amazingly comprehensive; the lack of preaching is refreshing. The month-by-month summaries of development, feedings, medical checkups, and special concerns are outstanding. This is by far one of the best baby care books on the market, and for the price, no library should be without a copy.
- Kimberly E. Megginson, VA Medical Ctr. Lib., Fayetteville, Ark.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Completely un-child centered!, May 7 1999

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This review is from: What to Expect the First Year (Paperback)

It is terrible that such information and child rearing practices are being made available to parents. Parenting a new baby brings on so much doubt and guilt anyway, no one needs a book to tell them in the haughtiest tone that everything natural is bad. I was especially apalled about the section that talks about the way that an infant "manipulates" the parent and that we need to control this. I also do not like the lack of support of breastfeeding. I thought that the section of best food recipies was misleading. The part on nutritions is very adamant about how to feed your baby yet the recipes contain ingredients that are appropriate for children older than one ( such as eggs, milk and wheat). The way that each chapter starts out with: what your baby should, may be doing etc... implys that there may be something wrong with your child if they have not reached milestones. This is a book for people who want to conveniently raise children with a completely adult centered lifestyle.

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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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1.0 out of 5 stars sad, Feb 17 2003

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I was shocked to see that the authors think that a baby banging her head against a crib and rocking herself is normal. This shows that the baby needs more holding and love. They do say that maybe you could hold your headbanging self-rocking baby more,--but they caution you not to hold her too much!! A baby can never be held too much!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible and outdated
Parenting has changed and the facts from the 80's do not ring true now. Countless professionals and doctors will tell you that. Read more

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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

Published on May 23 2004