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What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

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The complete why, when, and how-to guide for parenting a one-year-old. When will my 13-month-old start to walk?Shouldn’t my 14-month-old be talking already?How can I get my picky eater to pick something besides pasta?Sure, I can ignore a tantrum at home—but what am I supposed to do in the middle of the mall?Why does my toddler have such a hard time sharing? Taking turns? Playing nicely?When should we break the bottle habit . . . and what about the pacifier?How do I get my almost-two-year-old to settle down for bed—and stay asleep all night? Just in time for those first steps, here’s the next step in What to Expect. Picking up the action at baby’s first birthday, What to Expect the Second Year is the complete guide to the “wonder year”—twelve jam-packed months of amazing milestones, lightning-speed learning, and endless discoveries. Filled with must-have information on everything from feeding (tips to tempt picky palates) to sleep (how to get more of it), talking (decoding those first words) to behavior (defusing those first tantrums). Plus, how to keep your busy one-year-old safe and healthy. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 15, 2011


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 540 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 4


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.38 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 12 years


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    • So much more useful than I imagined it would be! SO GLAD I purchased this book!!!
Format: Paperback
I was reluctant to purchase this book because I was so set in the month-by-month structure that the prior "What to Expect" books were broken down in, but it's so true that at this point, every baby blossoms differently and goes through things at a different pace. So it is EXTREMELY nice to have everything broken down by topic category instead for super easy reference. I'm not even kidding, I flipped it open to the middle of the book as soon as I got it and BAM! I instantly found an answer to one of the burning questions I've been wondering about. That right there was when I had my epiphany that this book really is exactly what I needed in my life at this point. It's so nice to just flip through and read up on different topics and I still get the same reassurance that I always have gotten out of reading these awesome books. I'm SO GLAD I made the decision to go ahead and buy it!! Even with the internet at our fingertips, there is no comparison to being able to sit down and read through a book full of up to date knowledgeable information, tips and tricks. I kept hearing "Oh you don't need those books" but fortunately I decided to give them a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! They are the best!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2017 by Hello Jojo
    • Great resource - I refer to it all the time!
Format: Paperback
I used the book "What to Expect the First Year" and found it very helpful as a first time mom, so I purchased this book for the second year. I love it! My daughter is 19 months old now and I still refer to it all the time - often to re-read something I probably forgot! It does a great job of covering most of the questions you might have and I love the beginning section that lists developmental milestones by month. I noticed one reviewer said they did not like the new format of this book - instead of a different chapter for each month chapters are organized by category (e.g. feeding, sleeping, talking). I like this format much better for the second year for a couple of reasons. 1-Children develop at their own pace and there is a wider range of what is normal as children get older compared to when they are 3 months old. 2-It is much easier to find an answer to a question you have or to just sit down and read about feeding, discipline, whatever interests you at the moment. You might need additional books or resources for more in depth coverage of certain problems if they go above and beyond "typical" toddler issues, but this is a comprehenive book that is sure to cover most of the questions you may have during your child's second year. I would buy a book for the 3rd year if it were available! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2012 by LoriJ
    • Great collection of info for 1st time parents
Format: Paperback
These what to except books are a great resource for new parents. Everything you can think of asking, all in one place. Much better than trying to.google everything and ending up on reddit.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2025 by Kev
    • Equally helpful and frustrating
Format: Paperback
I thought this book contained crucial info, references and helpful guidance that I needed to get through my little one’s second year. It gave me a little peace of mind knowing I had it on hand to reference at any moment if I needed to. Unlike the first year, the second year is organized by categories, not by months old. For example: Sleeping / Feeding / Playing Positive: I really loved the month to month style (first year), but with this book it was very convenient finding everything I needed to know on that one topic, all in one place. No searching around for it. Negative: I would read a particular topic, suddenly crucial milestones, behaviors, etc. are mentioned that were critical during a specific age range (that may have already passed) Overall, I didn’t like that this book’s layout is different from the first book but I bought it to have as a trusted guide and tried my best to re read topics often to make sure I wasn’t missing things. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2018 by Sammy B
    • A must have book for the toddler years.
Format: Paperback
I was quite amazed at all the information that is in this book. Being a grandmother and having ordered this book for my son and his wife for their toddler, I thought it going to be one of those books where the child is coddled and spoiled. I was to wrong! Very good information and some that I didn't even know about. I read it from front to back and was very impressed with the content of the book. For a starting out family with their first child, it is a must have for their bookshelf. They will get good use out of it and help them in forming and bonding with their child. It covers all aspects of the first few years and then some on what to expect and gives suggestions on how to handle it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011 by J. Stroh
    • Very educational and helpful!
Format: Paperback
Very educational and helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Audrey Wilkins
    • Invaluable
Format: Paperback
Invaluable Info esp new parent
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025 by Gnee
    • Very resourceful book
Format: Paperback
This is a resourceful guide and reassuring book for first time parents or for those parents who are struggling with specific early toddler challenges. My toddlers are going through various struggles at 12 months and I found certain chapters to be helpful right now. I read the chapter on feeding specifically for tips on bottle weaning, cow's milk transition, food serving size suggestions, dealing with picky eaters and food allergy. Additionally, reading about milestones normal/average ranges for height, weight, talking, walking, eating, etc has really put me at ease. For parents like me whose babies are born premature or just not doing what other kids are doing at their age, this book really puts things in perspective. There's also a developmental milestone timeline from 13-24 months to help keep track of your toddler progress. It's by no means a "hard" rule, but it's very useful in gauging where your toddler will be heading. I really like how the chapters are organized into key issues rather than by age . It makes it so much easier to find what you're looking for. Overall, I highly recommend giving this a read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015 by Mom of Twins

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