The bestselling classic more than two millionparents have depended on... The FirstTwelve Months Of Life .

For overtwenty years, this invaluable book has been helpingparents understand their new babies: from what aninfant knows and feels at each stage ofdevelopment to what he or she needs from a parent to growand thrive. Now completely updated to include thelatest information on everything frombreast-feeding versus bottle-feeding to coping with colicand choosing a reliable sitter, The FirstTwelve Months Of Life is the definitivechild-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 parentsask

--brief overviews of what to expectfrom your baby each month

--proventechniques for soothing crying babies, solving sleepproblems, and dealing with diaper rash, fear ofstrangers, and teething

--essentialinformation on when to call a doctor and the bestschedule for immunizations

-- plus more than150 fascinating photos

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