Includes bibliographical references and index.

Exciting, new, and comprehensive, Great Expectations: Baby's First Year is a must-have for all new and expectant parents. Every nuance of the first twelve months is covered-from diapering, swaddling, and breastfeeding to buying baby gear and handling first-year finances. Here you'll find all the information, insights, and advice you need to feel confident, well informed, and reassured that you are making the best choices for your new baby.

What's inside: monthly timetable of baby's physical and emotional development, survival strategies for new parents, soothing techniques for baby, state-of-the-art medical and first aid guide, accident prevention, baby gear 0-12 months, user-friendly parenting dictionary, hundreds of helpful Internet addresses.