Includes index

Part 1. Caring for your child: Welcome to parenthood! ; Baby's first days ; Feeding your baby ; Solid foods and toddler feeding ; Diapers ; Toilet training ; Bathing and skin care ; Sleep and sleep issues ; Comforting a crying baby ; Bonding and behavior ; Screen time and your child -- Part 2. Health and safety: Finding the right medical care ; Checkups ; Immunizations and vaccines ; Child care ; Traveling ; Home and outdoor safety ; Emergency care -- Part 3. Growth and development: Month 1 ; Month 2 ; Month 3 ; Month 4 ; Month 5 ; Month 6 ; Month 7 ; Month 8 ; Month 9 ; Month 10 ; Month 11 ; Month 12 ; Month 13 and 15 ; Month 16 to 18 ; Months 19 to 24 ; Months 25 to 30 ; Months 31 to 36 -- Part 4. Common illnesses and concerns -- Part 5. Managing and enjoying parenthood: Adapting to your new lifestyle ; Caring for your mental health ; Parenting as a team ; Single parenting ; Siblings and grandparents ; When to have another child -- Part 6. Special circumstances: Adoption ; Caring for multiples ; Premature baby ; Delayed development ; Autism spectrum disorder -- Additional resources -- Growth charts: birth to 36 months -- Pain reliever dosage by weight -- Index

""Your child's first few years are a wild ride. This book is your essential guide to the key stages of early childhood development, with comprehensive information on infant and toddler health from top Mayo Clinic pediatric experts with real-life parenting experience. Inside, you'll find expert recommendations and practical insights to help you care for your infant and toddler with confidence, from sleep routines and safety tips to family media use and mental health (yours!). Month-by-month chapters cover your child's growth and movement, as well as their sensory, mental, and social development. You'll also find guidance on: bonding with your new baby, bathing and comforting your child, feeding your baby and toddler as they grow, diapering and toilet learning, finding a pediatrician and healthcare for your child; childcare, traveling and emergency care; challenges for parents and other family members in the transition to life with a new baby; special circumstances such as adoption, caring for multiples, premature babies, autism spectrum disorder and more. In this revised third edition, key updates address the questions and issues facing today's parents. To help you make the best decisions for your family, you'll find information on screen time, vaccines, new devices, and parental depression and anxiety. Other additions help you navigate toddler nap transitions, picky eating, big feelings, and behavior issues." -- Amazon.com

"Newborn to age 3." -- cover