What to expect the first year

Everything new parents need to know about the care (and feeding) of an infant, from the authors of What to Expect® When You're Expecting. Covers monthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage, sleep strategies that really work.

Filled with the most practical tips (how to give a bath, decode your baby's crying, what to buy for baby, and when to return to work) and the most up-to-date medical advice (the latest on vaccines, vitamins, illnesses, SIDS, safety, and more).

Reassuring Answers to Hundreds of Questions, including: •What's the best kind of car seat for my newborn?
•How do I know if my baby's getting enough to eat?
•How can I tell if my baby is really sick? When should I call the doctor?
•Should I sign my baby up for classes?
•Should I be worried that my baby isn't crawling yet?
•How do I cope with my colicky baby?