Dr. Mom: A Guide to Baby and Child Care - Softcover

Neifert concisely and amiably covers the important parenting issues, from family planning through age five in chapters such as "Your Amazing Newborn," "Toilet Learning," "Understanding Common Behaviors," "Care of Your Sick Child," "Nonsexist Child Rearing," and "Working Strategies for Working Parents." Controversial issues such as whether to go the traditional hospital route, what kind of diapers to use, whether to use pacifiers, and whether to allow your child to sleep with you are discussed thoroughly in relaxed, matter-of-fact ways. Whether you're a first-time parent looking for answers to basic baby questions or a repeat parent preparing your child for the arrival of a new sibling, Dr. Mom will prove to be an indispensable guide.