The Sears baby book : everything you need to know about your baby from birth to age two / William Sears, MD, Martha Sears, RN, Robert W. Sears, MD, and James Sears, MD ; illustrations by Deborah Maze.
"The million-copy bestseller by "the man who remade motherhood" (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date -- with the latest information on prenatal vitamins, breastfeeding practices, daycare, midwifery, hospital births, preventing and overcoming postpartum depression, and infant development."-- Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316387965
- ISBN: 0316387967
- Physical Description: xiv, 767 pages : illustrations, charts ; 24 cm.
- Edition: Revised and updated.; Fourth edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Earlier editions had title The baby book.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Getting started: baby-care basics : Getting attached: what it means ; Ten tips for having a safe and satisfying birth ; Preparing for baby ; Getting the right start with your newborn ; Postpartum family adjustments ; Caring for your baby's bodily needs ; Common concerns in the early weeks -- Infant feeding and nutrition : Breastfeeding: why and how ; The breastfeeding mother: choices, challenges ; Bottlefeeding your baby ; Introducing solid foods: when, what, and how ; Ten tips for becoming your family's nutritionist ; Feeding the toddler: one to two years -- Contemporary parenting : Babywearing: the art and science of carrying your baby ; Nighttime parenting: how to get your baby to sleep ; Parenting the fussy or colicky baby ; Working and parenting ; Special situations -- Infant development and behavior : Growing together: enjoying your baby's developmental stages ; The first six months : big changes ; The second six months: moving up ; The second year: from babyhood to toddlerhood ; Bothersome but normal toddler behaviors ; Toilet training -- Keeping your baby safe and healthy : Babyproofing your home ; Keeping your baby healthy ; The most common medical problems: self-help home care ; Lifesaving procedures and first aid for common emergencies -- Appendix: growth charts.
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- Subject:
- Newborn infants > Care.
Infants > Care.
Infants > Development.
Child development.
Parenting. - Genre:
- Instructional and educational works.
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Available copies
- 8 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 10 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | 618.9201 SEA (Text) | 36015000557948 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
