Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby's First Year

by Denise Fields, Ari Brown, Ari Brown

Book Overview

"(Baby 411 is) my go-to reference so I don't bother Charlotte's pediatrician "--Chelsea Clinton (US Weekly, Sept. 2015).

You are having a baby Congratulations Now, the reality hits you--what the heck am I doing? What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those parents who've come before you . . . and mix it with the solid medical advice from an nationally-renowned pediatrician? Baby 411 is the answer Think of it as the ultimate FAQ for new parents. Inside you'll learn:

- How to pick a pediatrician with savvy questions to ask and insider tips.

- Sleep. The best way to get your baby to sleep through the night.

- First aid--when to worry, when not . . . and what to do when baby gets sick. No-nonsense, down-to-earth advice you can trust.

- Fussy baby 411. Is it colic? Acid reflux? Or something else? Discover the secrets to soothing a fussy baby.

- Detailed nutrition info with a step-by-step guide for successful breastfeeding, introducing solid food and the ''new and improved'' formulas. Plus: simple steps to avoid food allergies

- Is my baby normal? Learn how your baby will grow and develop

New in this revised 8th edition:

- Screens & your baby--The latest recommendations on when and how to use technology with your newborn

- That's nuts When should you introduce baby to peanut butter? We've got the latest important research findings on peanut allergies.

- Amber teething necklaces and other internet crazes to avoid

All that and more in the new, updated and revised BABY 411

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889392596
• ISBN13: 9781889392592
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Windsor Peak Press
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Must Have Book for first time parents!!

I can't say enough good things about this book! It has helped me with so many questions since my son was born. I bought this book during pregnancy but didn't get around to reading it. Once I brought my baby home, I had a million questions and no time to read. The format of this book (Q & A style) made it possible to find the answers I needed quickly and with thorough but concise explanations. The authors are great at balancing info so that you feel assured and informed. As many other readers have said, I love that they give "red flags" so that you know when something is hands-down an emergency or time to call the doctor. This book is the only one my skeptical husband will read when he wants to find something out for the baby. If you buy only one baby book, make it this one. PS- Better than "Mother of All Baby Books"

Excellent advice for new parents!

I love this book. It's great for when we feel like we don't know what we're doing or what to expect. (We have 4 1/2 month old twin boys.) We often refer to this and even re-read sections. I purchased this copy as a gift for my cousin and his wife who are expecting their first baby next month.

Excellent Reference

This is the main book I reach for when trying to figure out something going on with the baby. It is concise and well written, while funny at the same time. The advice also makes sense; nothing is "over the top" to make you question whether it is reasonable advice to be following. Hey, the author is a Harvard educated pediatrician. That combined with the structure of the book make it a winner.

Great for first-time parents!

This book is especially helpful for first time parents. The information is delivered in a clear and easy-to-understand format, with a little bit of humor thrown in. You almost feel like you are talking directly with the authors. Ever since this came out, I've made it a point to give the latest edition as a gift to new parents.

A great reference book.

During my 35 years of Pediatric practice, I have not read a more practical and user friendly reference. The format enables the parent of young children to quickly find answers to the questions that they might be too embarrassed to ask their pediatrician. It will be the book you will go to first when questions arise.