Parenting tips and methods change over time as should the parenting books. Heidi Murkoff, author of the famed parenting series of books called What to Expect, understands that while babies themselves tend to be the same or similar, how moms and dads care for their little bundle of joy has changed since she wrote her first edition of What to Expect The First Year.
With inspiration from her grandchild, Heidi Murkoff has made some changes to What to Expect The First Year which include:
- An all-new chapter focused on buying for baby helps parents navigate through today’s dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items, and gear.
- Even more on breastfeeding—from getting started to keeping it going; riding out bumps along the road to seeking help from a lactation consultant; plus tips for pumping, supplementation, and extended breastfeeding.
- Must-know, at-a-glance monthly info on feeding with formula or breast milk.
- The latest on safety and baby-proofing—in the home, on the road, and outside, plus recommendations on choosing and using a car seat, including safe installation.
- The objective bottom line on the diaper debate—arming parents with all the facts they need to choose between cloth diapers and disposable diapers, detailing types and accessories, factoring in cost and convenience, plus pros and cons and going with the flow (changing up changes as needed).
- All things sleep—from monthly updates on how much shut-eye baby should be getting to the latest on safe sleep, getting baby to sleep through the night (including settling a sleep solution that helps you sleep better at night), nixing catnaps, and more.
- Up-to-the-minute guidelines and recommendations on immunizations, vitamin supplements, and fluoride toothpaste (yes, even for babies!).
- Adapting any parenting philosophy (from attachment parenting to baby-led weaning) to fit your family and comfort level (hint: what’s right is what’s right for you).
- How to color your baby’s world (and the earth) green—what to look for when buying green or organic—from baby-care essentials to non-toxic furniture, and what to do if it you can’t afford to go green, especially when it comes to baby’s food.
- Options for feeding baby—from making your own baby food to surveying what’s in store (jars to pouches to frozens), plus all the latest recommendations on when to start, what to start with (avocado, anyone?), and the dish on feeding trends (like baby-led weaning).
- How to raise a baby with healthy eating habits—and a healthier future—right from the start, including how to prevent childhood obesity and reduce diabetes risk later on in life.
- Research on the impact of screen time, from TV to tablets, apps, computers, and smartphones—plus the truth about texting while parenting.
- Hot-button topics like early potty learning (aka elimination communication) are explained.
- An all-inclusive approach to parenting—including strategies for the new face of fatherhood and advice for navigate the 2 million SAHDs (stay at home dads).
- A brand new month-by-month timeline on baby development to assist in mapping milestones and recognizing red flags early.
Heidi’s What to Expect When your Expecting got me through both pregnancies and I can’t wait to explore the new What to Expect The First Year. A fresh perspective is always important and I appreciate the fact that Heidi has rewritten her book.
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