On the Back Cover
Are you eagerly expecting a baby but unsure of what lies ahead in the baby s first weeks and months? People are often quick with advice, but light on the specifics that you really want. Knack Baby s First Year delivers both an all-encompassing perspective and the essential details in a photo-rich, step-by-step, no-nonsense format. Organized by age and stage for easy reference, this authoritative guide provides both practical how-tos, special sections just for dads, and hundreds of ways to promote a baby s development, while also leaving you with a fuller understanding of the larger issues. Congratulations! You re on your way to parenting know-how. 375 full-color photos Holding a baby * Swaddling * Sleeping * Diapering * Bathing * Dressing * Breastfeeding * Bottle-feeding * First Foods * Allergies * Teething * Health & Illnesses * Cognitive and motor development *Childproofing"
About the Authors
Robin McClure has authored the About.com Guide to Child Care since 2004 and has worked in the field of Public Education and Continuing Education for 13 years. She is a professional writer and a busy mom of three very active kids.
Vincent Iannelli, M.D. (Dallas, TX), is a boardcertified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and has been in private practice for eleven years. Dr. Iannelli is also the author of "The Everything Father's First Year Book" and he has worked on "The Everything Get Your Baby to Sleep Book" and "The Everything Cooking for Baby and Toddler Book".
Joni Levine, MEd, a mother of a child with special needs, has been working with young children and their families as a daycare provider and consultant since 1981. She writes articles for both parents and child care professionals on www.childcarelounge.com. Levine is also the author of "The Everything Toddler Activities Book, 2nd Edition" and "The Everything Parent's Guide to Tantrums". She resides in Dormont, PA.