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Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 7th Edition: Birth to Age 5

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Now in its seventh edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers—all in one guide. All parents want to provide the very best care for their children. This essential resource from the most respected organization in child health is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend. Parents can safely trust the guidance, which covers everything from preparing for childbirth to toilet training and from breastfeeding to nurturing your child’s self-esteem. Whether it’s resolving common childhood health problems or detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations, this new and revised edition of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child has everything you need, with information on . . . • Basic care from infancy through age five • Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, as well as visual, hearing, language, and movement mileposts • Information on healthy development and disabilities, including what to watch for and when to seek help • Injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities addressed in a complete health encyclopedia • Updated content dedicated to environmental hazards and allergies • Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy • An in- depth discussion of breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges • Revised nutrition recommendations, including the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods and obesity prevention tips • Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction, safe sleep, and immunizations to childproofing tips, car safety seats, and toy safety • Tips for choosing childcare programs • Cutting edge research on early brain development and how babies and young children think • Updated media chapter, including the effects of media and technology exposure on children and how to make the most of screen time in the home Caring for Your Baby and Young Child is an essential childcare resource—recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 960 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1984817701


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 09


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1.8 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #61,286 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #72 in Parenting & Family Reference #177 in Baby & Toddler Parenting #4,034 in Reference (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Comforting Reference Book
Format: Paperback
I give this to every first time mothers. It is a very valuable resource when you are at a loss for which direction to turn.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025 by Helen

  • They say parenting doesn't come with a manual, but "they" haven't seen this book
Format: Paperback
Comprehensive while still pretty concise. Good quality pages and cover. Feels like a textbook, and is reputable enough to be one. Covers practically anything you can think of for the first 5 years of child development. Very reassuring to have on hand for new (and nerdy lol) parents, guardians, and caregivers ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025 by Gwen Yamanaka

  • Useful
Format: Paperback
Gift for my expecting daughter. She wanted this for a gift. Good book for expectant parents.
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024 by Donna

  • Excellent source of information for child behavior, nutrition, cognitive development and more!
Format: Paperback
This book is a valuable, comprehensive source of information for the health and well being of young children, for adults with little background in child care, medical training, or pediatric psychology/physiology. This book has great diagrams, menu ideas, development milestones, interactive child/adult developmental play ideas and illness identification. I would highly recommend this book for new parents, or anybody interested in caring for young children. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023 by Emily Trent

  • Parenting Bible
Format: Paperback
This is one of the best resources I have found on caring for and raising children. Whether you are a new or experienced parent, or like me, a new grandparent looking to catch up on things that have changed since you raised your children, this book is for you. Worth every penny!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024 by kelli smith

  • Good general information
Format: Paperback
Has a good amount of generalized information and clinical data for parents. For those seeking deeper knowledge and information on specific topics you have to do additional research
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2023 by Amazon Customer

  • Prefect gift for new parents
Format: Paperback
I used to have this book when my kids were young. I love that the developmental milestones lists. I like that it covers up to age 5. I like the practical advice in an easy-to-read style. I bought this as a gift for my daughter who just had a baby because I used this book all the time when she was little. Best baby care book I owned. Of course, it's updated! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023 by Unique Learners

  • Baby encyclopedia
Format: Paperback
I was gifted this book 21 years ago and have gifted the newest editions to first time moms. I found that while googling is helpful it can lead you down a rabbit hole while this book is on point when it comes to when to reach out to your pediatrician and when you need to calm down. Definitely a good resource and when you are bombarded with too many opinions ir suggestions it can be intimidating so gift it to yourself or others and ease your mind with this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022 by brd01

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