Revised edition of: Baby book / William Sears, MD, Martha Sears, RN, Robert Sears, MD, and James Sears, MD. 3rd ed., rev. and updated. 2013.

"Revised and updated"-- title page.

"Copyright © 1992, 2003, 2013, 2022 by William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert W. Sears, and James Sears"-- copyright page.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting started: baby-care basics : Getting attached: what it means ; Ten tips for having a safe and satisfying birth ; Preparing for baby ; Getting the right start with your newborn ; Postpartum family adjustments ; Caring for your baby's bodily needs ; Common concerns in the early weeks -- Infant feeding and nutrition : Breastfeeding: why and how ; The breastfeeding mother: choices, challenges ; Bottlefeeding your baby ; Introducing solid foods: when, what, and how ; Ten tips for becoming your family's nutritionist ; Feeding the toddler: one to two years -- Contemporary parenting : Babywearing: the art and science of carrying your baby ; Nighttime parenting: how to get your baby to sleep ; Parenting the fussy or colicky baby ; Working and parenting ; Special situations -- Infant development and behavior : Growing together: enjoying your baby's developmental stages ; The first six months : big changes ; The second six months: moving up ; The second year: from babyhood to toddlerhood ; Bothersome but normal toddler behaviors ; Toilet training -- Keeping your baby safe and healthy : Babyproofing your home ; Keeping your baby healthy ; The most common medical problems: self-help home care ; Lifesaving procedures and first aid for common emergencies -- Appendix: growth charts.

"The million-copy bestseller by "the man who remade motherhood" (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date - with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development. The Sears family draws from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. This brand new edition of The Sears Baby Book covers the essential needs of babies - eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort - as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today's parents. Unrivaled in its scope and authority, The Sears Baby Book presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. This is a rich and invaluable resource offering all the guidance and inspiration you need to get the most out of parenting - for your child, yourself, and your entire family"-- Provided by publisher.