The First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month

For over  twenty years, this invaluable book has been helping  parents understand their new babies: from what an  infant knows and feels at each stage of  development to what he or she needs from a parent to grow  and thrive. Now completely updated to include the  latest information on everything from  breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colic  and choosing a reliable sitter, The First  Twelve Months Of Life is the definitive  child-care resource. Featuring:

  --monthly grow charts that reveal how your baby's motor,  language, mental, and social skills develop

  --reassuring answers to the questions most parents  ask

--brief overviews of what to expect  from your baby each month

--proven  techniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleep  problems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear of  strangers, and teething

--essential  information on when to call a doctor and the best  schedule for immunizations

-- plus more than  150 fascinating photos

Whether you're a  first-time parent or an old hand, you'll find  that The First Twelve Months Of Life  offers a rewarding glimpse into your baby's world  that will only deepen your appreciation of the  wondrous strides he or she is about to make.