In this encyclopaedic guide, Dr. William and Martha Sears draw from their vast experience as both medical professionals and parents to provide authoritative and comprehensive information on every aspect of infant care.

The Baby Book presents a practical and contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. It is a comprehensive guide to baby care, focusing on the essential needs of babies - eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort - as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents today.

The Sears' acknowledge that there is no one best way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child.

The Baby Book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting - for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family. The topics covered include:
- bonding with your baby and soothing a fussy baby
- feeding your baby right
- getting your baby to sleep
- understanding your baby's development
- treating common illnesses
- baby proofing your home
- toddler behaviour and dealing with tantrums
- toilet training
- working and parenting

About the Author

William Sears, M.D, and Martha Sears, R.N., are the paediatric experts on whom American parents rely for advice on all aspects of pregnancy, birth, childcare, and family nutrition. Dr. Sears was trained at Harvard Medical School's Children's Hospital and has practices paediatrics for more than thirty years. Martha Sears is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, and breast feeding consultant. The Sears have a Family Paediatric Practice in California.

Reviews

'Encyclopaedic, clear, modern and engaging... Among the best parenting books out there.' Junior

'The authors of this comprehensive volume (who share their own parenting experience along the way) are assured and reassuring experts.' Publishers Weekly

'This is a timeless way of raising babies, with as much detail and practical information as any parent could want.' Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys)

'This book is a great primer for parents who want to understand attachment thinking, and apply it to their own parenting. It is written with a lightness of touch that makes it a pleasure to read.' Sue Gerhardt

Book Information
ISBN 9780007198238
Author William Sears
Format Paperback
Page Count 784
Imprint Thorsons
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 1120g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 48mm