The Baby Book: Pregnancy, Birth, Baby and Childcare from 0 to 3

by DK

Overview

Now available in paperback, The Baby Book is a guide to caring for your child — from pregnancy through age three — that celebrates the joy of being pregnant and of being a parent.

Affirmative, encouraging, and practical, The Baby Book provides everything you need to know as a parent — from pregnancy superfoods and labor tips to first check-ups and breastfeeding secrets — while presenting this part of life as something you should celebrate, not fear. This guide includes interesting facts alongside practical advice, following the progress of mom and baby from pregnancy through to the first three years of life.

The Baby Book emphasizes that pregnancy and having a family is a natural and enjoyable part of life, but also "keeps it real." Topics address real-life questions such as, "Do I have to get rid of my cat when I'm pregnant?" and "How do I know when something is wrong with my baby?" Myths are debunked, ideas on how to care for your baby are provided, and advice is given on how to cope when pregnant with a toddler in tow.

The Baby Book is the perfect guide as you welcome and nurture your new bundle of joy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465444783
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Editorial Reviews

"It's hard to imagine a question that's not answered in this colorful, 320-page, highly navigable reference." – Chicago Tribune

"A thick, new tome [that] covers everything from the first trimester of pregnancy to the baby's toddler years." – Pittsburgh Tribune

"The breadth of topics makes this a valuable resource." – The Daily Star

From the Publisher

02/15/2016
Known for visually stunning offerings, publisher DK here provides soon-to-be parents an elegant and comforting approach to self- and baby care during pregnancy through age three. Arranged by trimester, followed by birth, and then developmental ages (zero-six months, six-12 months, etc.), this revised edition delivers supportive advice for making sound decisions and understanding the context of medical recommendations. Everything from water consumption to choosing a nursing bra prepares mother for bringing baby home, while suggestions for sleep training and when to begin solid foods ensures that both infant and parents have all the right tools and time lines for a gentle and loving start. VERDICT While books on this subject are abundant, readers will be naturally drawn to the warm style and sheer beauty of the DK titles. Libraries can't go wrong with this acquisition.

Library Journal