What to Expect the First Year (What to Expect (Workman Publishing))
With over 11 million copies in print, What to Expect: The First Year, now in a completely revised third edition, is the world’s best-selling, best-loved guide to the instructions that babies don’t come with, but should. And now, it’s better than ever. Every parent’s must-have/go-to is completely updated.
Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier-to-read, faster-to-flip-through, and new-family-friendlier than ever—packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.
Among the changes: Baby care fundamentals—crib and sleep safety, feeding, vitamin supplements—are revised to reflect the most recent guidelines. Breastfeeding gets more coverage, too, from getting started to keeping it going. Hot-button topics and trends are tackled: attachment parenting, sleep training, early potty learning (elimination communication), baby-led weaning, and green parenting (from cloth diapers to non-toxic furniture). An all-new chapter on buying for baby helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear. Also new: tips on preparing homemade baby food, the latest recommendations on starting solids, research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tablets, apps, computers), and “For Parents” boxes that focus on mom’s and dad’s needs. Throughout, topics are organized more intuitively than ever, for the best user experience possible.
What to Expect the First Year: Your Essential Guide to Baby's Development and Care
The first year of your baby's life is a time of tremendous growth and change. From those first few weeks of sleepless nights to the exciting milestones of crawling, walking, and talking, every moment is precious. But it can also be a time of uncertainty and overwhelm. That's where What to Expect the First Year comes in.
This comprehensive guide by Heidi Murkoff, the bestselling author of What to Expect When You're Expecting, provides everything you need to know to care for your newborn and navigate the challenges and joys of the first year.
In this book, you'll find:
- Week-by-week and month-by-month development guides, so you can track your baby's progress
- Expert advice on feeding, sleeping, bathing, and diapering your baby
- Information on common health issues, such as colds, ear infections, and colic
- Tips for handling fussy babies and coping with postpartum depression
- And much more!
With its warm and reassuring tone, What to Expect the First Year is the perfect resource for new parents. It's the one book you'll need to get through the first year of your baby's life with confidence and joy.
Praise for What to Expect the First Year:
"A must-have for any new parent. Murkoff's expert advice and reassuring tone will help you navigate the challenges and joys of the first year with confidence." —Parents magazine
"An essential guide for new parents. Murkoff provides everything you need to know to care for your baby, from feeding and sleeping to handling fussy babies and coping with postpartum depression." —The New York Times
"A comprehensive and supportive guide for new parents. Murkoff's advice is practical, evidence-based, and delivered with a warm and reassuring tone." —American Academy of Pediatrics
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