The First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month by Theresa Caplan, Caplan, Frank Caplan

Synopsis

The bestselling classic more than two million  parents have depended on... The First  Twelve Months Of Life.

For over  twenty years, this invaluable book has been helping  parents understand their new babies: from what an  infant knows and feels at each stage of  development to what he or she needs from a parent to grow  and thrive. Now completely updated to include the  latest information on everything from  breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colic  and choosing a reliable sitter, The First  Twelve Months Of Life is the definitive  child-care resource. Featuring:

  --monthly grow charts that reveal how your baby's motor,  language, mental, and social skills develop

  --reassuring answers to the questions most parents  ask

--brief overviews of what to expect  from your baby each month

--proven  techniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleep  problems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear of  strangers, and teething

--essential  information on when to call a doctor and the best  schedule for immunizations

-- plus more than  150 fascinating photos

Whether you're a  first-time parent or an old hand, you'll find  that The First Twelve Months Of Life  offers a rewarding glimpse into your baby's world  that will only deepen your appreciation of the  wondrous strides he or she is about to make.

Annotation

The 20th anniversary edition of this bestselling classic has been revised and updated to include the most current findings on developmental theory. This unique reference, complete with growth charts and more than 150 photographs, also includes answers to the questions commonly asked by new parents, along with overviews of what to expect each month.

Library Journal

This updated edition of a popular guide to child development is not revised as much as supplemented. Much of the original text remains intact, with new information since the book was first published in 1973 added to the work in boxes, new sections, and an updated bibliography. Covering an infant's mental, physical, language, and social development from the first week of life to the 12th month, this guide describes a sequence of events, not a timetable. It also includes growth charts summarizing developmental milestones. Embracing fathers as well as mothers and supporting diverse family types, this handbook has potentially high appeal for contemporary parents. For all parenting collections-- Kathryn Hammell Carpenter, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago