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Your Baby’s First Year - (English version)

By American Academy of Pediatrics
Edited by Steven P. Shelov, MD, MS, FAAP
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Your Baby’s First Year is the definitive all-in-one guide to caring for baby during the first year of life. Revised and updated, including two new chapters on sleep and allergies, Your Baby’s First Year provides authoritative advice on all aspects of infant care, including

  • Expanded sections on raising twins, multiples, and children with autism

  • New material on prebiotics, probiotics, and the Tdap vaccine

  • A month-to-month guide to your baby’s first year with vital facts on growth, behavior, and development

  • A complete health encyclopedia covering illnesses, injuries, and disabilities

  • Comprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, Your Baby’s First Year is an indispensable guide for all parents who want to provide the very best care for their baby.

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  1. Page xix
    Foreword
  2. Page xxi
    Introduction: The Gifts of Parenthood
    1. Page xxii
      Your Baby’s Gifts to You
    2. Page xxiv
      The Gifts You Give Your Baby
    3. Page xxvii
      How to Make Giving a Part of Your Daily Family Life
  3. Page 1
    Part I
    1. Page 3
      1. Preparing for a New Baby
      1. Page 4
        Giving Your Baby a Healthy Start
      2. Page 7
        Getting the Best Prenatal Care
        1. Page 11
          Nutrition
        2. Page 12
          Eating for Two
        3. Page 12
          Exercise
        4. Page 12
          Tests During Pregnancy
      3. Page 16
        Preparing for Delivery
      4. Page 20
        Choosing a Pediatrician
        1. Page 20
          A Pediatrician’s Training
        2. Page 21
          Finding a Pediatrician
      5. Page 28
        Issues to Discuss with Your Pediatrician
        1. Page 28
          When Should the Baby Leave the Hospital?
        2. Page 28
          Should the Baby Be Circumcised?
        3. Page 29
          Should I Breastfeed or Bottle-Feed?
        4. Page 31
          Should I Store My Newborn’s Cord Blood?
      6. Page 32
        Preparing Your Home and Family for the Baby’s Arrival
        1. Page 32
          Choosing a Layette
        2. Page 34
          Buying Furniture and Baby Equipment
        3. Page 40
          Preparing Your Other Children for the Baby’s Arrival
        4. Page 43
          Finally-Delivery Day
    2. Page 48
      2. Birth and the First Moments After
      1. Page 49
        Routine Vaginal Delivery
      2. Page 51
        Delivery by Cesarean Section
      3. Page 54
        Delivery Room Procedures Following a Normal Vaginal Birth
      4. Page 58
        Leaving the Delivery Area
      5. Page 59
        If Your Baby Is Premature
      6. Page 64
        Reflecting On Your Baby’s Arrival
    3. Page 66
      3. Basic Infant Care
      1. Page 67
        Day to Day
        1. Page 67
          Responding to Your Baby’s Cries
        2. Page 71
          Helping Your Baby Sleep
        3. Page 71
          Positioning for Sleep
        4. Page 74
          Diapers
        5. Page 76
          Urination
        6. Page 79
          Bowel Movements
        7. Page 81
          Bathing
        8. Page 84
          Skin and Nail Care
        9. Page 85
          Clothing
      2. Page 87
        Your Baby’s Basic Healthcare
        1. Page 87
          Taking a Rectal Temperature
        2. Page 90
          Visiting the Pediatrician
        3. Page 93
          Immunizations
    4. Page 94
      4. Feeding Your Baby: Breast and Bottle
      1. Page 96
        Breastfeeding
        1. Page 99
          Getting Started: Preparing for Lactation
        2. Page 101
          Letting Down and Latching On
        3. Page 105
          The First Feeding
        4. Page 110
          When Your Milk Supply Increases
        5. Page 113
          How Often and How Long?
        6. Page 117
          What About Bottles?
        7. Page 119
          Milk Expression and Storage
        8. Page 122
          Possible Nursing Concerns and Questions
      2. Page 129
        Bottle-Feeding
        1. Page 130
          Why Formula Instead of Cow’s Milk?
        2. Page 131
          Choosing a Formula
        3. Page 133
          Preparing, Sterilizing, and Storing Formula
        4. Page 137
          The Feeding Process
        5. Page 138
          Amount and Schedule of Formula Feedings
      3. Page 141
        Supplementation for Breastfed and Bottle-Fed Infants
        1. Page 141
          Vitamin Supplements
        2. Page 142
          Iron Supplements
        3. Page 143
          Water and Juice
        4. Page 144
          Fluoride Supplements
      4. Page 147
        Burping, Hiccups, and Spitting Up
        1. Page 147
          Burping
        2. Page 147
          Hiccups
        3. Page 148
          Spitting Up
    5. Page 151
      5. Your Baby’s First Days
      1. Page 152
        Your Newborn’s First Days
        1. Page 152
          How Your Newborn Looks
        2. Page 159
          Your Baby’s Birth Weight and Measurements
        3. Page 161
          How Your Newborn Behaves
        4. Page 163
          Going Home
      2. Page 165
        Parenting Issues
        1. Page 165
          Mother’s Feelings
        2. Page 169
          Father’s Feelings
        3. Page 170
          Sibling’s Feelings
      3. Page 172
        Health Watch
      4. Page 177
        Your Newborn’s First Physical Exams
    6. Page 179
      6. The First Month
      1. Page 179
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 179
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 182
          Reflexes
        3. Page 189
          States of Consciousness
        4. Page 190
          Colic
        5. Page 193
          The First Smile
        6. Page 194
          Movement
        7. Page 195
          Vision
        8. Page 197
          Hearing
        9. Page 198
          Smell and Touch
        10. Page 199
          Temperament
      2. Page 202
        Basic Care
        1. Page 202
          Feeding and Nutrition
        2. Page 206
          Carrying Your Baby
        3. Page 206
          Pacifiers
        4. Page 208
          Going Outside
        5. Page 209
          Finding Help at Home
        6. Page 212
          Traveling with Your Baby
      3. Page 214
        The Family
        1. Page 214
          A Special Message to Mothers
        2. Page 215
          A Special Message to Fathers
        3. Page 217
          A Special Message to Grandparents
      4. Page 220
        Health Watch
      5. Page 228
        Safety Check
    7. Page 231
      7. Age One Month Through Three Months
      1. Page 232
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 232
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 233
          Movement
        3. Page 236
          Vision
        4. Page 240
          Hearing and Making Sounds
        5. Page 242
          Emotional and Social Development
      2. Page 248
        Basic Care
        1. Page 248
          Feeding
        2. Page 251
          Sleeping
        3. Page 252
          Siblings
      3. Page 254
        Health Watch
      4. Page 260
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 261
        Safety Check
    8. Page 263
      8. Age Four Months Through Seven Months
      1. Page 265
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 265
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 266
          Movement
        3. Page 268
          Vision
        4. Page 272
          Language Development
        5. Page 275
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 277
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 280
        Basic Care
        1. Page 280
          Introducing Solid Foods
        2. Page 286
          Dietary Supplements
        3. Page 287
          Sleeping
        4. Page 287
          Teething
        5. Page 288
          Swings and Playpens
      3. Page 291
        Behavior
        1. Page 291
          Discipline
        2. Page 292
          Siblings
      4. Page 296
        Health Watch
      5. Page 299
        Immunization Update
      6. Page 300
        Safety Check
    9. Page 302
      9. Age Eight Months Through Twelve Months
      1. Page 304
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 304
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 305
          Movement
        3. Page 310
          Hand and Finger Skills
        4. Page 312
          Language Development
        5. Page 315
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 318
          Brain Development
        7. Page 320
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 329
        Basic Care
        1. Page 329
          Feeding
        2. Page 335
          Weaning from Breast to Bottle
        3. Page 338
          Weaning to a Cup
        4. Page 340
          Sleeping
      3. Page 341
        Behavior
        1. Page 341
          Discipline
        2. Page 344
          Siblings
        3. Page 345
          Grandparents
      4. Page 346
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 347
        Safety Check
    10. Page 349
      10. Early Education and Child Care
      1. Page 350
        What to Look for in a Care Provider
      2. Page 351
        Choices in Care
        1. Page 354
          In-Home Care/Nanny
        2. Page 356
          Family Child Care
        3. Page 358
          Child Care Centers
      3. Page 360
        Making a Final Selection
      4. Page 365
        Building a Relationship with Your Baby’s Care Providers
      5. Page 368
        Resolving Conflicts
      6. Page 370
        What to Do When Your Baby Is Sick
      7. Page 372
        Controlling Infectious Diseases
        1. Page 374
          Colds and Flu
        2. Page 374
          Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Parvovirus Infection
        3. Page 374
          Diarrheal Diseases
        4. Page 375
          Hepatitis a Virus
        5. Page 376
          Hepatitis B Virus
        6. Page 376
          Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS
      8. Page 377
        Preventing Injuries and Promoting Car Safety
      9. Page 379
        Care for Babies with Special Needs
    11. Page 385
      11. Keeping Your Child Safe
      1. Page 386
        Why Children Get Injured
      2. Page 388
        Safety Inside Your Home
        1. Page 388
          Room to Room
        2. Page 388
          Nursery
        3. Page 392
          Kitchen
        4. Page 393
          Bathroom
        5. Page 394
          All Rooms
      3. Page 397
        Baby Equipment
        1. Page 398
          High Chairs
        2. Page 399
          Infant Seats
        3. Page 400
          Playpens
        4. Page 402
          Walkers
        5. Page 402
          Pacifiers
        6. Page 403
          Toy Boxes and Toy Chests
        7. Page 403
          Toys
      4. Page 406
        Safety Outside the Home
        1. Page 406
          Car Safety Seats
        2. Page 407
          Choosing a Car Safety Seat
        3. Page 409
          Types of Car Safety Seats
        4. Page 411
          Installing a Car Safety Seat
        5. Page 415
          Using the Car Safety Seat
        6. Page 416
          Air Bag Safety
        7. Page 418
          Kids Around Cars
        8. Page 419
          Baby Carriers-Backpacks and Front Packs
        9. Page 420
          Strollers
        10. Page 421
          Shopping Cart Safety
        11. Page 422
          Your Backyard
        12. Page 423
          Water Safety
        13. Page 426
          Safety Around Animals
      5. Page 427
        In the Community and Neighborhood
  4. Page 435
    Part 2
    1. Page 437
      12. Abdominal/Gastrointestinal Tract
      1. Page 437
        Abdominal Pain
      2. Page 439
        Constipation
      3. Page 440
        Diarrhea
      4. Page 449
        Hepatitis
      5. Page 453
        Inguinal Hernia
      6. Page 454
        Communicating Hydrocele
      7. Page 456
        Malabsorption
      8. Page 458
        Vomiting
    2. Page 463
      13. Allergies
      1. Page 463
        Asthma
      2. Page 470
        Eczema
      3. Page 473
        Food Allergy
      4. Page 478
        Hives
      5. Page 481
        Insect Bites and Stings
      6. Page 485
        Milk Allergy
    3. Page 489
      14. Behavior
      1. Page 490
        Media Use: Television and Computers
      2. Page 492
        Thumb and Finger Sucking
    4. Page 494
      15. Chest and Lungs
      1. Page 494
        Bronchiolitis
      2. Page 497
        Cough
      3. Page 500
        Croup
      4. Page 502
        Flu/Influenza
      5. Page 505
        Pneumonia
      6. Page 507
        Tuberculosis
      7. Page 511
        Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
    5. Page 514
      16. Chronic Conditions and Diseases
      1. Page 514
        Coping with Chronic (Long-Term) Health Problems
      2. Page 518
        Anemia
      3. Page 521
        Cystic Fibrosis
      4. Page 524
        Failure to Thrive
      5. Page 525
        HIV Infection and AIDS
    6. Page 531
      17. Developmental Disabilities
      1. Page 532
        Autism Spectrum Disorders
      2. Page 533
        Cerebral Palsy
      3. Page 538
        Congenital Abnormalities
      4. Page 549
        Hearing Loss
    7. Page 554
      18. Ears, Nose, and Throat
      1. Page 554
        Colds/Upper Respiratory Infection
      2. Page 557
        Middle Ear Infections
      3. Page 563
        Sore Throat (Strep Throat, Tonsillitis)
    8. Page 566
      19. Emergencies
      1. Page 570
        Bites
      2. Page 573
        Burns
      3. Page 575
        Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation
      4. Page 576
        Choking
      5. Page 577
        Cuts and Scrapes
      6. Page 582
        Drowning
      7. Page 583
        Electric Shock
      8. Page 585
        Fingertip Injuries
      9. Page 586
        Head Injury/Concussion
      10. Page 589
        Poisoning
    9. Page 595
      20. Environmental Health
      1. Page 595
        Air Pollution and Secondhand Smoke
      2. Page 597
        Asbestos
      3. Page 598
        Carbon Monoxide
      4. Page 599
        Contaminated Fish
      5. Page 600
        Drinking Water
      6. Page 604
        Lead Poisoning
      7. Page 608
        Pesticides/Herbicides
      8. Page 609
        Radon
    10. Page 611
      21. Eyes
      1. Page 614
        Amblyopia
      2. Page 615
        Cataracts
      3. Page 616
        Eye Infections
      4. Page 617
        Eye Injuries
      5. Page 617
        Eyelid Problems
      6. Page 620
        Strabismus
      7. Page 622
        Tear (or Lacrimal) Production Problems
      8. Page 623
        Vision Difficulties Requiring Corrective Lenses
    11. Page 625
      22. Family Issues
      1. Page 625
        Adoption
      2. Page 626
        Child Abuse and Neglect
      3. Page 630
        Divorce
      4. Page 633
        Single-Parent Families
      5. Page 636
        Stepfamilies
      6. Page 637
        Multiples
    12. Page 641
      23. Fever
    13. Page 651
      24. Genital and Urinary Systems
      1. Page 651
        Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
      2. Page 652
        Circumcision
      3. Page 653
        Hypospadias
      4. Page 654
        Labial Adhesions
      5. Page 656
        Meatal Stenosis
      6. Page 657
        Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)
      7. Page 658
        Urethral Valves
      8. Page 660
        Urinary Tract Infections
    14. Page 663
      25. Head, Neck, and Nervous System
      1. Page 663
        Meningitis
      2. Page 666
        Seizures, Convulsions, and Epilepsy
      3. Page 669
        Head Tilt (Torticollis)
    15. Page 672
      26. Heart
      1. Page 672
        Congenital Heart Disease
      2. Page 674
        Heart Murmur
      3. Page 677
        Kawasaki Disease
    16. Page 679
      27. Immunizations
      1. Page 680
        Important and Safe
      2. Page 683
        What Shots Does Your Baby Need?
    17. Page 689
      28. Musculoskeletal Problems
      1. Page 689
        Arthritis
      2. Page 689
        Bowlegs and Knock-Knees
      3. Page 691
        Elbow Injuries
      4. Page 692
        Flat Feet/Fallen Arches
      5. Page 693
        Pigeon Toes (Intoeing)
    18. Page 696
      29. Skin
      1. Page 696
        Birthmarks and Hemangiomas
      2. Page 699
        Chickenpox
      3. Page 701
        Cradle Cap and Seborrheic Dermatitis
      4. Page 702
        Hair Loss (Alopecia)
      5. Page 703
        Measles
      6. Page 705
        MRSA Infections
      7. Page 706
        Roseola Infantum
      8. Page 707
        Rubella (German Measles)
      9. Page 709
        Sunburn
      10. Page 711
        Warts
      11. Page 712
        West Nile Virus
    19. Page 715
      30. Your Baby’s Sleep
  5. Page 729
    Appendix
  6. Page 743
    Index

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