Heading home with your newborn : from birth to reality / Laura A. Jana, Jennifer Shu.

Author/creator Jana, Laura A.
Other author Shu, Jennifer.
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoElk Grove Village, IL : American Academy of Pedriatics, ©2011.
Descriptionxxiii, 372 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Newborn infants--Care.
Infants--Care.
Infants--Development.

Contents Part I: Into the mouths of babes. Breastfeeding ; Formula for success ; Bottles and nipples ; Going with the flow -- Part II: What goes in must come out. To pee or not to pee ; Poop happens ; Other unmentionables and inconveniences ; Spitting up and vomiting -- Part III: Activities of daily living. Sleeping like a baby ; Crying ; The art and science of diapering ; Baby bath basics ; Clothing and accessories ; Taking care of yourself -- Part IV: Activities of daily learning. Baby brain basics ; Do you understand me now? ; These hands were made for talking ; Fun and games ; Books and babies ; The sounds of music ; Media matters -- Part V: Thinking outside of the house. Car safety ; Flying the family-friendly skies ; Choosing child care, insider tips for all those who care -- Part VI: Just for the health of it. Finding the right baby doctor, a view from the inside out ; Head to toe and in between ; Fever: trial by fire ; Seeing yellow: jaundice ; Getting to the points: vaccines, your baby and you -- Part VII: Thanks for the memories. Birth memories ; Commemorative creations ; Capturing moments along the way ; Sharing the memories.
Abstract Includes chapters on breastfeeding, baby formulas, bottles and nipples, peeing and pooping, sleep, crying, diapering, bathing, clothing and accessories, car safety, air travel, choosing a pediatrician, health, fevers, jaundice, photography.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2004111854
ISBN9781581104448 (pbk.)
ISBN1581104448 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks RJ253 .J36 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold