Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care Revised - Softcover

BH&G Editors

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0553580655 ISBN 13: 9780553580655

Publisher: Bantam, 1999

Synopsis

The "Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book" combines old-fashioned wisdom with the latest information on caring for and nurturing one's child from birth to age three. With advice from the nation's leading obstetricians, pediatricians, and child-care experts, this indispensable guide also includes practical tips from mothers nationwide.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

THE CLASSIC BABY BOOK -- NOW UPDATED FOR A THIRD GENERATION OF PARENTS

The Better Homes and Gardens "RM" New Baby Book combines old-fashioned wisdom with the latest information on caring for and nurturing your child from birth to age three. With advice from the nation's leading obstetricians, pediatricians, and child-care experts, this indispensable guide also includes practical tips from mothers nationwide. You'll find essential guidance on:

PREGNANCY

exercise; weight gain and nutrition; prenatal care; choosing an obstetrician; planning work leave

THE BIG DAY

traditional and alternative childbirth methods, including natural birthing methods

BRINGING HOME BABY

recovering from the birth; learning to breast-feed; belly button care; the art of bathing and diapering; baby's first checkup

TODDLERHOOD

handling temper tantrums and the bedtime blues; successful toilet training; your child's first words, steps, teeth, shoes, and haircut

THE WORKING MOTHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE

choosing good day care; balancing work and home pressures; overcoming guilt

PLUS

nursery and childproofing basics; first-aid tips; an Encyclopedia of Common Illnesses and Diseases; and real-life letters from mothers to mothers

About the Author:

Better Homes and Gardens is a monthly magazine focused on homes, crafts, decorating, cooking, and gardening. Founded in 1922, it is the one of the most bestselling magazines in the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bantam
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0553580655
• ISBN 13: 9780553580655
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 528