Introduction; Chapter 1; Your new baby: The first hours; Includes sections on your feelings after the birth; bonding with your baby, and the first feed. Issues such as coping with a premature baby, the baby in special care are also explored. Chapter 2; The babymoon: The first 6 weeks; The first few delirious weeks with your baby. This chapter deals with your feelings in those weeks for both mother and father, as well as looking at practical issues such as where should your baby sleep, how much sleep does a newborn baby need, and coping with tiredness. There is also be information on issues such as SIDS and how to minimise the risk, minor ailments for the mother or baby and complementary therapies that might be suitable for a newborn. Feature article: How your baby sees you. Chapter 3; Feeding your baby; Everything you need to know on feeding your baby, whether she is breast- or bottle-fed. Feature article: Are routines right for you? Chapter 4; Your Social baby: 6 weeks to 3 months; Everything you need to know at this stage, includes invaluable information on sleep, persistent crying, how your baby is developing both physically and mentally. Feature article: Non verbal communication; Chapter 5; Your settled baby 3-6 months; Comprehensive information on issues that are relevant to this stage including everything you need to know about weaning, including establishing good eating practices, and how to avoid mealtime battles. There is further information on teething and immunisations. Feature article: Milestones - what to expect; Your active baby: 6-9 months; Sensible information on caring for a busy baby. Includes sections on making your home safe, how your baby learns through play, and sleep routines. Issues such as allergies and asthma are also discussed with strategies to alleviate these conditions, plus sections on food allergies and other dietary problems. Comprehensive advice is offered on the most appropriate type of childcare. Feature article: The gender gap: The difference between boys and girls; Chapter 6; Nearly 1; The final stage of your first year. What your baby will be doing now in terms of physical and mental development an how you can encourage his development through play. Glossary; Useful organizations; Index
