Early Childhood Development: Expecting Your First Baby

With this baby care handbook for new parents, you can make your transition to parenthood easier with tools, tips, and practical advice for a baby’s first 12 months.

In Expecting Your First Baby, you will discover:

• Beginner-friendly step-by-step guides to caring for your newborn – from carrying and feeding your baby to cleaning up and changing diapers.
• The biggest mistake parents make when dressing a baby and how to avoid it by following this simple rule.
• How to decide which feeding method is right for you and your child-breastfeeding or formula.
• The 5S’s for soothing a crying baby and what to do when nothing you try is working.
• How to boost your baby’s physical and cognitive development with these helpful tips.
• Foods you should never give your baby during their first year of life.
• When to call your pediatrician, when to go to the emergency room, and when you shouldn’t worry.
• Month-to-month developmental milestones for babies and why you shouldn’t be concerned if your baby is behind.
• Self-tests at the end of every chapter to check your understanding of each aspect of baby care.
• How you can still enjoy baby-free couple time as new parents and why you should make time for it.

And much more.

Don’t feel like you have to be a perfect parent. Making mistakes is part of the journey and you shouldn’t punish yourself for not immediately “getting” parenting.

The first year is just the beginning. Make it a great start for yourself and your baby.

Discover how to ace your first year into parenthood and give your baby the best start.