The New Basics: A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent

About this book

Dr. Michel Cohen named by the New York Post as the hip "must-have" pediatrician has an important message for parents: Dont worry so much. In an easy-reference alphabetical format The New Basics clearly lays out the concerns you may face as aparent and explains how to solve them -- without fuss without stress and without harming your child by using unnecessary medicines or interventions. With sensitivity and love Dr. Michel describes proven techniques for keeping your children healthy and happy without driving yourself crazy. He will show you how to set positive habits for sleeping and eating and how to treat ailments early and effectively. Youll learn when antibiotics are helpful and when they can be harmful. If youre having trouble breast feeding pumping or bottle weaning Dr. Michel has the advice to set you back on track. If after several months your baby is still not sleeping through the night The New Basics will provide you with tried-and-true methods to help ease this difficult transition for babies and parents. Dr. Michel recognizes that youre probably asking the same questions his own patients parents frequently ask so he includes a section called "Real Questions from Real Parents" throughout the book. Youll find important answers about treating asthma head injuries fevers stomach bugs colic earaches and other ailments. More than just a book on how to care for your childs physical well-being The New Basics also covers such parenting challenges as biting hitting ADD separation anxiety how to prevent the terrible twos (and threes and fours ...) and preparing your child for a new sibling.