The sight of a sick or injured child arouses power-

ful protective instincts in parents. Perhaps this is One

of nature s survival schemes, for the loving care of

parent needs information. Knowing what symptoms

to look for and what to do while waiting for the

doctor to return a call can help you face the ailments

and accidents of early childhood with rnorc confi-

dence and competence. Providing that information is

the aim of the Childhood~ledical Guide, which

deals with the accidents, emergency situations and

medical conditions most commonly suffered by

children from birth to six years of age, The bibliogra_

phy Suggests a number of medical books for those

who would like to read more about a particular ill-

ness. The index lists every subject in the volume;

among the entries there are many general symptoms,

followed by listings of the various conditions and

diseases that might cause those Symptoms.

Although this volume is a valuable reference

tool, it cannot and should not replace the advice of a

doctor. Always consult your physician whenever

you are concerned about your child s well-being