| Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 5th Edition: Birth to Age 5 (Shelov, Caring for your Baby and |
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•Basic care from infancy through age five • Guidelines and milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth •A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities •Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care with sections on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy •An in-depth guide to breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges •A complete guide for immunizations and updated information on vaccine safety •A guide for choosing child care programs and car safety seats •Ways to reduce your child’s exposure to environmental hazards, such as secondhand smoke • Sections on grandparents, building resilience, media, and multiples • New chapters on sleep and on allergies—including food allergies •New content on prebiotics and probiotics, organic foods, and other healthy lifestyle topics •And much more |