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Now in its seventh edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers—all in one guide.

All parents want to provide the very best care for their children. This essential resource from the most respected organization in child health is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend. Parents can safely trust the guidance, which covers everything from preparing for childbirth to toilet training and from breastfeeding to nurturing your child’s self-esteem. Whether it’s resolving common childhood health problems or detailed instructions for coping with emergency medical situations, this new and revised edition of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child has everything you need, with information on . . .

• Basic care from infancy through age five
• Milestones for physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth, as well as visual, hearing, language, and movement mileposts
• Information on healthy development and disabilities, including what to watch for and when to seek help
• Injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities addressed in a complete health encyclopedia
• Updated content dedicated to environmental hazards and allergies
• Guidelines for prenatal and newborn care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancy
• An in-depth discussion of breastfeeding, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges
• Revised nutrition recommendations, including the importance of early introduction of allergenic foods and obesity prevention tips
• Updated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction, safe sleep, and immunizations to childproofing tips, car safety seats, and toy safety
• Tips for choosing childcare programs
• Cutting edge research on early brain development and how babies and young children think
• Updated media chapter, including the effects of media and technology exposure on children and how to make the most of screen time in the home

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child is an essential childcare resource—recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents.

9 reviews for Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 7th Edition: Birth to Age 5

  1. SD
    August 6, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book
    This is a good, extensive reference book for following a child’s life stages.
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    Unique Learners
    July 9, 2023
    5.0 out of 5 stars Prefect gift for new parents
    I used to have this book when my kids were young. I love that the developmental milestones lists. I like that it covers up to age 5. I like the practi...More
    I used to have this book when my kids were young. I love that the developmental milestones lists. I like that it covers up to age 5. I like the practical advice in an easy-to-read style. I bought this as a gift for my daughter who just had a baby because I used this book all the time when she was little. Best baby care book I owned. Of course, it's updated!
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    Samuel williamson
    December 27, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Came as expected
    Came in tight box. No defects on cover or paper. Handled well during transport. Information is informative and accurate for today.
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    brd01
    December 19, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Baby encyclopedia
    I was gifted this book 21 years ago and have gifted the newest editions to first time moms. I found that while googling is helpful it can lead you dow...More
    I was gifted this book 21 years ago and have gifted the newest editions to first time moms. I found that while googling is helpful it can lead you down a rabbit hole while this book is on point when it comes to when to reach out to your pediatrician and when you need to calm down. Definitely a good resource and when you are bombarded with too many opinions ir suggestions it can be intimidating so gift it to yourself or others and ease your mind with this book.
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    mo
    July 24, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best parenting book I ever had
    Professional, concise, clear.
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    Coco Boniecki
    July 17, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good reliable source of information
    Information provided by the most accurate and reliable source. I bought a couple of copies to give to my daughter’s in-law.
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    Stella Owen
    May 22, 2022
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful information and parent support
    I love this book, I have been a parent mentor and child welfare specialist/caseworker. All the best practices are here with references and informatio...More
    I love this book, I have been a parent mentor and child welfare specialist/caseworker. All the best practices are here with references and information about children with special needs ❤.
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    Kimberly F.
    July 7, 2021
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s the baby manual you need!
    “Kids don’t come with a manual” is false. This book is a pretty general manual that dumbs it down to easy to understand (which is great when you’re sl...More
    “Kids don’t come with a manual” is false. This book is a pretty general manual that dumbs it down to easy to understand (which is great when you’re sleep deprived and trying to figure out what the heck to do next). And the AAP is a great professional resource so you know it’s valid information and not biased. It’s thicker than an encyclopedia but gives you info from pregnancy to year 5. I just wish someone for this for me as a shower gift so I could read it before I had my baby.
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    Alex
    June 16, 2020
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of great information. Our go-to guide for a lot of questions and concerns.
    I had this book recommended to me by one of my supervisors who has a kid around the same age as mine. I'm glad I listened to her, this book has a lot ...More
    I had this book recommended to me by one of my supervisors who has a kid around the same age as mine. I'm glad I listened to her, this book has a lot of fantastic information about anything from illnesses to developmental milestones. I've been reading the chapters on development as my daughter crosses those stages (she's 7 months now) and have even looked up answers to health concerns that I could not believe I wasn't able to find so easily online.
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