Better Homes and Gardens Baby Book

THE CLASSIC BABY BOOK -- NOW UPDATED FOR A THIRD GENERATION OF PARENTSThe 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: PREGNANCYexercise; weight gain and nutrition; prenatal care; choosing an obstetrician; planning work leaveTHE BIG DAYtraditional and alternative childbirth methods, including natural birthing methodsBRINGING HOME BABYrecovering from the birth; learning to breast-feed; belly button care; the art of bathing and diapering; baby's first checkupTODDLERHOODhandling temper tantrums and the bedtime blues; successful toilet training; your child's first words, steps, teeth, shoes, and haircutTHE WORKING MOTHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDEchoosing good day care; balancing work and home pressures; overcoming guiltPLUSnursery and childproofing basics; first-aid tips; an Encyclopedia of Common Illnesses and Diseases; and real-life letters from mothers to mothers