From First Kicks to First Steps: Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life

by Alan Greene

Innovative ways parents can nurture their child's development even before birth Most expectant parents can't wait to get to know the mysterious little person who will be arriving. Now parents can find... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071427864
• ISBN13: 9780071427869
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Length: 347 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The best book on pregnancy and the first year of your baby! Look no furthur.

We're expecting our third child and I picked up this book because I liked the title. I figured almost two years worth of information in one book would be nice since we already kind of know about preganacy and the baby's first year. I wouldn't have to read too much with my busy schedule and maybe get one or two good tips I didn't get before. Was I wrong! This book is not thin, total 317 pages. And yet, it reads so easy and fast (even considering my first language is not English). As I was reading this book, I was amazed how much information this book is packed with! This book covers not only the generic facts on how your baby grows, but also suggests what you can do as parent(s). It also has many wonderful photos. Dr. Greene covers physical stuff such as nutrition, but also covers how you act and think may affect your baby. He also covers in detail how the baby develops - very informative and I had to read several passages to my husband. His respect and love for the life also can be felt throughout the book which also increased my own respect, awe, wonder, and love for our third baby. I love to read and I've skimmed through many books on pregnancy, but this one is the best one and I am reading this thoroughly. This is like an all the best books on pregnancy and first year combined in one!

A Book For a Parent By a parent

Once I got into Dr.Greene's Book I quickly realized this was a really special book, I was most of the way thru it before i remembered it was susposed to be a dry parenting book. From First Kicks To First Steps was an easy read with many of relevent up to date ideas. I loved the fact that it is apparent the good doctor really knows what he is talking about, everything from the pro's and con's of disposable vs. cloth diapers to vitamin care for healthy moms to be. The photo's scattered throughout were beautiful and thought provoking. In Conclusion, I am really impressed that Dr.Greene's book really seemed to be written for the real mother, this book is indeed my story.

My husband and I adored this book-- perfectly readable

My husband and I loved reading this book. Usually these books are a little sterile. This one was great fun to read. You can read this book cover to cover, or do as we did and sit at the dining room table flipping to various pages at whim. The book is well written, easy to read, and presents you with the highest science and best thinking from one of today's most prominent pediatricians. We loved it!

From First Kicks to First Steps

This book is absolutely essential to any and all new parents, or parents to be. It explains just about everything having to do with pregnancy and the first year of life, without instilling fear in parents. I only wish that the book was published prior to having my two children.

Fabulous read and resource

First Kicks to First Steps is a fabulous read and resource for all parents. Dr. Greene not only shares his expertise on "what" to do to give our children the best start, but shares the "why." As a mother and pediatrician, I appreciated Dr. Greene's eloquent writing, thoughtful insights, and humorous stories. I enjoyed every page and look forward to sharing it with family and friends.