Book description
A totally revised and thoroughly updated edition of this mega-seller: a reliable and reassuring guide for new parents, recommended regularly by the 60,000 member doctors of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Turn to the only comprehensive reference for new parents from the most trusted name in child health--American Academy of Pediatrics! You want to provide the best possible care for your child. And when you have questions, the 67,000 member pediatricians of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have answers. Based on the latest AAP recommendations, this evidence-based guide covers everything from preparing for childbirth to breastfeeding and from toilet training to starting school. This new and fully revised eighth edition features - Guidance for basic care from infancy through age five- A month-by-month guide to your baby's first year of growth and development- Milestones for physical, emotional, social, language, and cognitive development- Guidelines for safe sleep and preventing sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUID/SIDS)- Information on immunizations and pediatric checkups- Safety standards, including childproofing, car safety seats, and toy safety- CPR instruction and choking prevention tips- Instructions for breastfeeding, including techniques, benefits, and challenges- Nutrition recommendations, including starting solid foods, introducing common allergens, and healthy-weight guidance- Advice on bathing, diapering, and toilet training- The latest information on babies, children, and the media, including the effects of technology on children and managing screen time - Tips for choosing high-quality childcare- And much more! Also included is a complete health encyclopedia addressing injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities. New parents will find this pediatrician-approved guidance to be a lifesaver during middle-of-the-night health crises and when deciding whether to head to the pediatrician's office, urgent care, or the emergency department. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child is an essential childcare resource--recommended by pediatricians and trusted by parents.
About the Author
Dr. Tanya Altmann is Assistant Clinical Professor at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA and Chief Medical Advisor for the Newborn Channel. Her book Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents' Top 101 Questions About Babies and Toddlers, hit several best sellers' lists after its release. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the American Academy of Pediatrics' parenting book The Wonder Years.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience