The guide to every aspect of infant care that’s most recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents, with over four million copies sold—now in a completely revised and updated fifth edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s most authoritativename in childcare, comes the definitive all-in-one resource Your Baby’s First Year. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, the fully illustrated fifth edition of Your Baby’s First Year includes • Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy • Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, as well as visual, hearing, language, and movement milestones • Cutting-edge research on early brain development and how babies and young children think. • A complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and congenital diseases • An in-depth discussion on breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges • Revised nutrition recommendations, including the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods and obesity prevention tips • Tips for choosing childcare programs • Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction, safe sleep, and immunizations, to childproofing tips, car safety seats, and toy safety • Safety checks for home, including bathing, preventing drowning, poisoning, choking, burns, and falls • And much more Comprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, Your Baby’s First Year is an indispensable guide for parents everywhere.

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PANIC LESS, PLAY MORE, AND GET YOUR PARTY ON! From her rural Missouri beginnings decorating tables with cherry-tree branches to her current and much-anticipated dinners and parties that always include a "cherry on the top" surprise for her guests, Cheryl Najafi teaches others to break the rules of "proper" entertaining. With her signature wit and creativity, Najafi inspires hosts to infuse their own personal style, humor and whimsy into any occasion. Most people put all of their efforts into celebrating big events, but she believes that it's the little things in life that nurture us, making moments matter--and memorable. With You're So Invited, she shares her fresh approach to entertaining to get you planning your next--or maybe your first!--party without fretting or fussing, so you can relax and have as much fun as your guests! An inspiring book for novice and experienced entertainers alike, You're So Invited features ten beautifully photographed parties--from a chic surprise birthday to an irreverent going-away roast to an indulgent tween spa party. Every page is loaded with playful ideas that will get you thinking outside the party-planning box: --The Bar Exam: How much food and drink to have on hand for parties of 10, 20, or 30 people --Takeout's In: 10 no-fail crowd-pleasing dishes you can order in (and spruce up) --Blue-Sky Thinking: 5 foolproof tips for outdoor entertaining --Decorating the Set: 15 ideas to take your table settings from fancy to unforgettable --Turning Bites Into Delights: 20 quick-and-easy no-cook appetizers --How-To-Go-To's: Fun how-to projects like how to dress up a present, build a bountiful cornucopia, host your own Scotch tasting, and much more!

A recent government report revealed that a family with a newborn child can expect to spend about $260,000 for food, shelter, and other necessities to raise their child over the next 17 years. As scary as theses statistics are, starting a family does not have to put you in the poor house. This new, exhaustively researched book will arm you with hundreds of innovative ideas and resources to save you money now. Baby items can be quite costly. Knowing exactly what you need to buy and keeping a budget is critical. You will learn many ways that you can get everything you need for the baby safely and on a limited budget. You will learn how to develop a budget, and you will be given a detailed list of all your new baby's needs. The author guides you through all the ways you can purchase what you need while staying on budget. You will learn detailed information on where and how to purchase clothing and linens, receiving blankets, consumables, baby furniture, cribs, toys and books, bassinettes, car seats, strollers, and playpens for less money. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Provides a guide to the first twelve months of life with a new baby, including information on feeding, diaper changing, immunizations, intelligence, development, nutrition, and medical care.

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