<p><b>Becoming a new parent is both exhilarating and overwhelming. Being thrust into a new world of responsibility for a tiny human being can leave new parents feeling unprepared for the task. </b><b>In this fully reviewed and updated second edition, there is practical guidance on caring for a new child, from birth to age 3.</b><br><br> <i>Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Babys First Year</i> gives the clear guidance new parents are looking for from trusted experts. Divided into six easy-to-navigate sections to help new parents quickly find the information theyre looking for, the subjects covered within the six sections include:<br> Understanding your babys temperament<br> Managing and enjoying parenthood<br> Growth and development month by month<br> Encouraging good sleep habits<br> Succeeding with breast-feeding and bottle-feeding<br> Introducing solid foods<br> Choosing good child care<br> Comforting a crying baby<br> Choosing the right diapers<br> Baby bonding<br> Immunizations<br> Common illnesses and concerns<br><br><br>The companion book to <i>Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy</i>, this is the second in a series of parenting guides by Mayo Clinics pediatric experts who, as active parents, can personally relate to the joys and challenges of parenthood. <i>Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Babys First Year</i> is a one-stop resource for caring for a newborn that all parents can trust.</p>