The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Pregnancy & Baby Care

About this book

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Pregnancy and Baby Care is the most complete and fully illustrated guide to parenting ever published. As natural as having a child is there are still thousands of questions to be answered. Good Housekeeping does just that by showing you in 800 glorious wonderful adorable captivating color photographs real parents caring for real children. No question however small or elementary goes unanswered or unillustrated. In its inimitable style -- confident caring down-to-earth -- it takes you through every step of pregnancy and child care from conception to age three. In the section on pregnancy; youll find a thoughtful up-to-the-minute lesson in prenatal planning exercise nutrition labor and birthing alternatives. A unique month-by-month photographic diary of one womans pregnancy will help you understand what changes your body and emotions undergo. Chapters on baby care offer step-by-step photographs and explanations on every imaginable subject: How to bottle-feed breast-feed express milk How to change diapers choose a layette buy a car seat How to dress undress feed and bathe your baby How to deal with crying spells sleepless nights diaper rash potty training In the section on health care everything you need to know to recognize and treat common childhood illnesses is presented in a clear no-nonsense easy-to-find and follow format along with a guide to childhood first aid growth charts and immunization timetables. Authoritative clear practical and comforting The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Pregnancy and Baby Care will be your indispensable companion through the first three years of your babys life.