Better Homes and Gardens New Baby Book: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care Revised Mass market paperbound - 1999

First line

One morning it just happens.

From the rear cover

THE CLASSIC BABY BOOK -- NOW UPDATED FOR A THIRD GENERATION OF PARENTS

The Better Homes and Gardens "RM" New Baby Book combines old-fashioned wisdom with the latest information on caring for and nurturing your child from birth to age three. With advice from the nation's leading obstetricians, pediatricians, and child-care experts, this indispensable guide also includes practical tips from mothers nationwide. You'll find essential guidance on:

PREGNANCY

exercise; weight gain and nutrition; prenatal care; choosing an obstetrician; planning work leave

THE BIG DAY

traditional and alternative childbirth methods, including natural birthing methods

BRINGING HOME BABY

recovering from the birth; learning to breast-feed; belly button care; the art of bathing and diapering; baby's first checkup

TODDLERHOOD

handling temper tantrums and the bedtime blues; successful toilet training; your child's first words, steps, teeth, shoes, and haircut

THE WORKING MOTHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE

choosing good day care; balancing work and home pressures; overcoming guilt

PLUS

nursery and childproofing basics; first-aid tips; an Encyclopedia of Common Illnesses and Diseases; and real-life letters from mothers to mothers