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What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition
Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg
Rating: 3.0/5 Stars
Rank: 90
Is our baby eating enough? Is this much crying normal? How do I know when
she is really sick? This hefty, 671-page guide to your baby's first year is
brought to you by the creators of the bestselling What to Expect When You're
Expecting. The three authors, all mothers themselves, are calm,
clear, and encouraging as they tackle the first year of child-rearing,
month by month.
The easy-to-absorb, chronological format includes
sections such as "What Your Baby May Be Doing," "What You
Can Expect at This Month's Checkups," "Feeding Your Baby This
Month," "What You May Be Concerned About," and "What
It's Important to Know." Part Two addresses special concerns
such as illness, first aid do's and don'ts, the low-birthweight baby, the
adopted baby, becoming a father, and sibling relationships.
You'll also
find discussions of breastfeeding and bottlefeeding, selecting a
physician for the baby, diapers and clothing, safety, and many ways of
stimulating the baby's development.
The recipes for babies and toddlers in
Part Three are useful, as are the recommended home remedies; charts on
common childhood illnesses; height and weight; and the thorough index. (A
particular strength of the book is the authors' careful attention to diet
and nutrition for both mother and baby, incorporating the American
Academy of Pediatrics' latest recommendations on infant nutrition.) While
some of the authors' perspectives are controversial (such as whether to
let your baby "cry it out" or not), this book remains one of the most
comprehensive resources for new parents as they toddle through their
baby's first year.--This text refers to the
Hardcover edition.
About the AuthorHeidi Murkoff is the co-author of the What to Expect series with her
mother, Arlene Eisenberg, and sister Sandee Hathaway.
In addition, she runs
the What to Expect Foundation, which she cofounded with her mother. The
Foundation promotes prenatal health in low-income areas and recently
published a free low-literacy pregnancy guide.
Heidi writes monthly "What
to Expect" columns for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines and
lectures nationwide on parenting and pregnancy issues.
She lives in Santa
Barbara, California, with her husband and two children. Arlene Eisenberg
worked on all three editions of What to Expect When You're Expecting and
remained active in the What To Expect Foundation until her death in
February 2001. She was also co-author, with Heidi Murkoff, of the "What to
Expect" magazine columns. Sandee Hathaway holds a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing degree from Boston University.
An experienced RN with a specialty
in obstetrics and neonatal care, Sandee lives in Waban, Massachussets,
with her husband and three children.
Editorials
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What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition
Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg
![]() | | | From Publishers Weekly | | Parents-to-be are likely to find themselves quickly immersed in this highly
authoritative manual by the collaborators of What to Expect When You're
Expecting . Nearly 700 pages of snappily written, friendly... read full editorial |
![]() | | | Reviews | | Parents-to-be are likely to find themselves quickly immersed in this highly
authoritative manual by the collaborators of What to Expect When You're
Expecting . Nearly 700 pages of snappily written, friendly advice,... read full editorial |
![]() | | | From the Publisher | | Would you like to know what to expect during the first stages of motherhood
and parenthood, from pregnancy to the toddler years? To be prepared for
whatever may come your way? To be able to compare your baby's progress
with... read full editorial |
Customer Reviews
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What to Expect the First Year, Second Edition
Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway, Arlene Eisnberg
![]() | | | Excellent Book | | (Philadelphia, PA USA) March 28, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars | | I received this book as a shower gift. Words cannot express how great this
book is! This is my first child and my son is now 3 weeks old. All of my
concerns as a new clueless mom are address in the book. I've taken... read full review |
![]() | | | A Good Book of Questions | | (seattle, WA) May 3, 2005 - 3.0/5 stars | | First, the book can speak for itself. These are quotes followed by the
title of the section from which they were pulled:
"If you're among
the softhearted or weak-nerved parents who just can't or won't listen to
their... read full review |
![]() | | | It's Okay...not great | | (seattle, WA) January 30, 2005 - 3.0/5 stars | | This is a good basic common sense kind of book. Most of it you should know
and I think that some of the milestones are wrong. One month my child is a
genius and the next challenged. I just wasn't that impressed with it... read full review |
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