Now in its 8th edition, this hugely successful classic (more than 4.8 million copies in print) is the most thorough and respected consumer book dedicated to early child care, reviewed and revised with state-of-the-art advice from the most trusted authority: The American Academy of Pediatrics. This book addresses the latest medical research and recommended practices as well as the voiced concerns from their regular parent focus groups, ensuring a resource that is thoroughly up-to-date and emminently useful. This revised and updated edition includes new information on: Healthy development and disabilities - what to watch for, when to get help; Early brain development - cutting edge information about how babies and young children think; Breastfeeding and nutrition - what you need to know about nursing, weaning, and feeding your child; and much more.