With more than 4 million copies in print, our top-selling parenting guide has shaped the health and well-being of children for nearly 20 years. Drawing on the contributions and practical wisdom of more than 100 pediatric specialists, the thoroughly revised 5th edition includes
- Basic child care from infancy through 5 years
- Guidelines and milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth
- A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities
- Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care with sections on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy
- An in-depth guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges
- A guide to choosing child care programs and car safety seats
- Ways to reduce your child’s exposure to environmental hazards such as tobacco smoke
Plus
- New chapters on sleep and allergies – including food allergies
- New content on resilience, prebiotics, probiotics, and other healthy lifestyle topics
- Expanded information on obesity, exercise, and nutrition
- A complete guide to immunizations along with updated information on vaccine safety
- And much more!
Available in Spanish! An Arabic translation is also available at Jarir Bookstore.
