Dimensions
185 x 243 x 18mm
Many parents struggle with the realities of a newborn baby, so when Auckland midwife, childbirth educator and mother of four Nicola Miller-Clendon heard the cry "I wish this came with an owner's manual!" she decided to write this handbook full of practical and down-to-earth advice about bringing up a baby in New Zealand.
Addressing the everyday questions that worry new parents, this useful book features month-by-month guidelines for your baby's care from birth to eighteen months of age so that you know exactly what to expect.
The book also covers:
- The basics: feeding, bathing and nappies - what you really need to know
- Sleeping, crying teething - getting you through the tough times
- How to establish routines and restore your sanity
- What to look for in a pushchair, cot and highchair
- Easy recipes for young children (and family recipes when you can't think what to cook for dinner)
- To work or not to work? - advice on childcare and choosing a nanny
- Travelling with a baby
- Childhood illnesses and how to treat them
- Multiple births - twins, triplets or more!
- Premature babies - what to expect and when to expect it
- Tales of the unexpected - deviations from the norm, from birthmarks and dislocated hips to the more common congenital abnormalities and disabilities, with advice to help families cope
- Where to get help when you need it - up-to-date New Zealand references for specialist services and support groups associated with issues concerning babies and toddlers
This book also includes a month-by-month guide for mothers, with an exercises program to get you back on your feet and tips and treats to help you get the most out of your experience.
