The first twelve months of your child's life can be as challenging as they are rewarding. From birth through baby's first birthday, this revised edition guides you through all the critical milestones, focusing on such topics as:

Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding

Preparing food, including organic options and food allergies

Tracking baby's development

Traveling with baby

Choosing safe toys and games

This edition includes completely new material on:

Baby sign language

Juggling parenting and a career

Bottle safety

Making your own baby food

Playgroups

The latest research on vaccines

This guide also includes updated medical information, a detailed explanation of baby gear (what parents really need, and what they don't), and a new chapter on returning to work. You will reach for this valuable resource time and again as you make your way through these exciting months with your beautiful new baby!