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Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5, 7th ed.

By American Academy of Pediatrics, Tanya Remer Altmann, MD, FAAP and David L. Hill
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The seventh edition of Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age 5 is the gold-standard reference guide for parents from the most trusted source available - the 67,000-member American Academy of Pediatrics.

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  1. Page xxi
    Introduction
  2. Page 1
    Part I. Part 1
    1. Page 3
      Preparing for a New Baby
      1. Page 4
        Giving Your Baby a Healthy Start
      2. Page 10
        Getting the Best Prenatal Care
        1. Page 11
          Nutrition
        2. Page 11
          Eating for Two
        3. Page 11
          Exercise
        4. Page 12
          History of Preterm Birth
        5. Page 12
          Tests During Pregnancy
      3. Page 15
        Preparing for Delivery
      4. Page 19
        Choosing a Pediatric Healthcare Provider
        1. Page 19
          a Pediatrician’s Training
        2. Page 20
          Finding a Pediatrician
      5. Page 26
        Issues to Discuss with Your Pediatrician
        1. Page 26
          When Should the Baby Leave the Hospital?
        2. Page 28
          Should the Baby Be Circumcised?
        3. Page 30
          The Importance of Breastfeeding
        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 Baby Clothing and Accessories
        2. Page 33
          Buying Furniture and Baby Equipment
        3. Page 38
          Preparing Your Other Children for the Baby’s Arrival
        4. Page 42
          Finally-Delivery Day!
    2. Page 45
      Birth and the First Moments After
      1. Page 45
        Routine Vaginal Delivery
      2. Page 48
        Delivery by Cesarean Section
      3. Page 51
        Delivery Room Procedures Following a Normal Vaginal Birth
      4. Page 53
        Leaving the Delivery Area
      5. Page 54
        Reflecting On Your Baby’s Arrival
      6. Page 54
        If Your Baby Is Premature
    3. Page 61
      Basic Infant Care
      1. Page 62
        Day to Day
        1. Page 62
          Responding to Your Baby’s Cries
        2. Page 64
          Helping Your Baby Sleep
        3. Page 66
          Positioning for Sleep
        4. Page 68
          Diapers
        5. Page 72
          Urination
        6. Page 73
          Bowel Movements
        7. Page 75
          Bathing
        8. Page 78
          Skin and Nail Care
        9. Page 80
          Clothing
      2. Page 82
        Your Baby’s Basic Healthcare
        1. Page 82
          Taking a Rectal Temperature
        2. Page 83
          Visiting the Pediatrician
        3. Page 85
          Immunizations
    4. Page 87
      Feeding Your Baby
      1. Page 89
        Breastfeeding
        1. Page 92
          Getting Started: Preparing for Lactation
        2. Page 94
          Letting Down and Latching On
        3. Page 101
          When Your Milk Supply Increases
        4. Page 105
          How Often and How Long?
        5. Page 109
          What About Bottles?
        6. Page 110
          Milk Expression and Storage
        7. Page 114
          Possible Nursing Concerns and Questions
      2. Page 120
        Bottle-Feeding
        1. Page 120
          Why Formula Instead of Cow’s Milk?
        2. Page 121
          Choosing a Formula
        3. Page 124
          Feeding and Oral Health
        4. Page 124
          Preparing, Sterilizing, and Storing Formula
        5. Page 127
          the Feeding Process
        6. Page 128
          Amount and Schedule of Formula Feedings
      3. Page 131
        Supplementation for Breastfed and Bottle-Fed Infants
        1. Page 131
          Vitamin Supplements
        2. Page 132
          Iron Supplements
        3. Page 132
          Water and Juice
        4. Page 133
          Fluoride Supplements
      4. Page 134
        Burping, Hiccups, and Spitting Up
        1. Page 134
          Burping
        2. Page 134
          Hiccups
        3. Page 134
          Spitting Up
    5. Page 139
      Your Baby’s First Days
      1. Page 140
        Your Newborn’s First Days
        1. Page 140
          How Your Newborn Looks
        2. Page 145
          Your Baby’s Birth Weight and Measurements
        3. Page 147
          How Your Newborn Behaves
        4. Page 148
          Going Home
      2. Page 149
        Parenting Issues
        1. Page 149
          Mother’s Feelings
        2. Page 152
          Partner’s Feelings
        3. Page 152
          Siblings’ Feelings
      3. Page 153
        Health Watch
    6. Page 159
      The First Month
      1. Page 159
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 159
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 161
          Reflexes
        3. Page 167
          Crying and Colic
        4. Page 170
          The First Smile
        5. Page 171
          Movement
        6. Page 172
          Vision
        7. Page 174
          Hearing
        8. Page 175
          Smell and Touch
        9. Page 175
          Temperament
      2. Page 178
        Basic Care
        1. Page 178
          Bowel Movements
        2. Page 178
          Carrying Your Baby
        3. Page 178
          Pacifiers
        4. Page 180
          Going Outside
        5. Page 181
          Finding Help at Home
        6. Page 183
          Traveling with Your Baby
      3. Page 184
        The Family
        1. Page 184
          A Special Message to Mothers
        2. Page 185
          A Special Message to Fathers
        3. Page 187
          a Special Message to Grandparents
      4. Page 190
        Health Watch
      5. Page 196
        Safety Check
        1. Page 196
          Car Safety Seats
        2. Page 197
          Bathing
        3. Page 197
          Changing Surfaces
        4. Page 197
          Suffocation Prevention
        5. Page 198
          Fire and Burn Prevention
        6. Page 198
          Supervision
        7. Page 198
          Necklaces and Cords
        8. Page 199
          Head Support
    7. Page 201
      Age One Month Through Three Months
      1. Page 202
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 202
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 203
          Movement
        3. Page 206
          Vision
        4. Page 208
          Hearing and Making Sounds
        5. Page 210
          Emotional and Social Development
      2. Page 215
        Basic Care
        1. Page 215
          Feeding
        2. Page 217
          Sleeping
        3. Page 217
          Siblings
      3. Page 220
        Health Watch
      4. Page 224
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 225
        Safety Check
        1. Page 225
          Falls
        2. Page 225
          Burns
        3. Page 226
          Choking
    8. Page 227
      Age Four Months Through Seven Months
      1. Page 229
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 229
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 229
          Movement
        3. Page 233
          Vision
        4. Page 235
          Language Development
        5. Page 236
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 238
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 241
        Basic Care
        1. Page 241
          Introducing Solid Foods
        2. Page 245
          Dietary Supplements
        3. Page 246
          Sleeping
        4. Page 246
          Teething and Dental Care
        5. Page 247
          Swings and Play Yards
      3. Page 249
        Behavior
        1. Page 249
          Discipline
        2. Page 252
          Siblings
      4. Page 253
        Health Watch
      5. Page 255
        Immunization Update
      6. Page 256
        Safety Check
        1. Page 256
          Car Safety Seats
        2. Page 257
          Drowning
        3. Page 257
          Falls
        4. Page 257
          Burns
        5. Page 257
          Choking
    9. Page 259
      Age Eight Months Through Twelve Months
      1. Page 260
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 260
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 261
          Movement
        3. Page 265
          Hand and Finger Skills
        4. Page 267
          Language Development
        5. Page 269
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 271
          Brain Development
        7. Page 274
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 281
        Basic Care
        1. Page 281
          Feeding
        2. Page 284
          Introducing a Cup
        3. Page 286
          Sleeping
        4. Page 286
          Teeth
      3. Page 287
        Behavior
        1. Page 287
          Discipline
        2. Page 289
          Siblings
        3. Page 290
          Grandparents
      4. Page 291
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 292
        Safety Check
        1. Page 292
          Car Safety Seats
        2. Page 292
          Falls
        3. Page 293
          Burns
        4. Page 293
          Drowning
        5. Page 293
          Poisoning and Choking
    10. Page 295
      Your One-Year-Old
      1. Page 296
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 296
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 297
          Movement
        3. Page 299
          Hand and Finger Skills
        4. Page 300
          Language Development
        5. Page 302
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 304
          Social Development
        7. Page 307
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 309
        Basic Care
        1. Page 309
          Feeding and Nutrition
        2. Page 321
          Getting Ready for Toilet Training
        3. Page 322
          Sleeping
      3. Page 323
        Behavior
        1. Page 323
          Discipline
        2. Page 326
          Coping with Temper Tantrums
        3. Page 330
          Family Relationships
      4. Page 330
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 331
        Blood Tests
      6. Page 331
        Safety Check
        1. Page 331
          Sleep Safety
        2. Page 332
          Toy Safety
        3. Page 333
          Water Safety
        4. Page 333
          Auto Safety
        5. Page 334
          Home Safety
        6. Page 335
          Outdoor Safety
    11. Page 337
      Your Two-Year-Old
      1. Page 338
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 338
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 339
          Movement
        3. Page 340
          Hand and Finger Skills
        4. Page 342
          Language Development
        5. Page 344
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 346
          Social Development
        7. Page 350
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 353
        Basic Care
        1. Page 353
          Feeding and Nutrition
        2. Page 355
          Teething and Dental Hygiene
        3. Page 357
          Toilet Training
        4. Page 360
          Sleeping
        5. Page 363
          Discipline
      3. Page 366
        Family Relationships
        1. Page 366
          A New Baby
        2. Page 368
          Hero Worship
      4. Page 371
        Visit to the Pediatrician
      5. Page 371
        Immunization Update
      6. Page 372
        Safety Check
        1. Page 372
          Falls
        2. Page 372
          Burns
        3. Page 372
          Poisoning
        4. Page 373
          Car Safety
    12. Page 375
      Your Three-Year-Old
      1. Page 376
        Growth and Development
        1. Page 376
          Physical Appearance and Growth
        2. Page 377
          Movement
        3. Page 379
          Hand and Finger Skills
        4. Page 381
          Language Development
        5. Page 384
          Cognitive Development
        6. Page 385
          Social Development
        7. Page 389
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 392
        Basic Care
        1. Page 392
          Feeding and Nutrition
        2. Page 393
          Beyond Toilet Training
        3. Page 394
          Bed-Wetting
        4. Page 395
          Sleeping
        5. Page 396
          Discipline
        6. Page 397
          Preparing for School
        7. Page 400
          Traveling with Your Preschooler
      3. Page 402
        Visit to the Pediatrician
      4. Page 403
        Immunization Update
      5. Page 403
        Safety Check
        1. Page 403
          Falls
        2. Page 403
          Burns
        3. Page 404
          Car Safety
        4. Page 404
          Drowning
        5. Page 405
          Poisoning and Choking
    13. Page 407
      Your Four-and Five-Year-Old
      1. Page 408
        Development
        1. Page 408
          Movement
        2. Page 409
          Hand and Finger Skills
        3. Page 411
          Language Development
        4. Page 413
          Cognitive Development
        5. Page 414
          Social Development
        6. Page 416
          Emotional Development
      2. Page 419
        Basic Care
        1. Page 419
          Healthy Lifestyle
        2. Page 420
          Feeding and Nutrition
        3. Page 425
          Sleeping
        4. Page 427
          Discipline
        5. Page 429
          Preparing for Kindergarten
      3. Page 432
        Visit to the Pediatrician
      4. Page 433
        Safety Check
      5. Page 434
        Traveling with Your Child
    14. Page 437
      Early Education and Childcare
      1. Page 438
        What to Look for in a Care Provider: Guidelines for the Toddler and Preschool Child
      2. Page 440
        Choices in Care
        1. Page 441
          In-Home Care/Nanny
        2. Page 443
          Family Childcare
        3. Page 447
          Childcare Centers
      3. Page 449
        Selecting a Childcare Center
      4. Page 455
        Building a Relationship with Your Child’s Care Providers
      5. Page 457
        Resolving Conflicts
      6. Page 458
        What to Do When Your Child Is Sick
      7. Page 460
        Controlling Infectious Diseases
        1. Page 462
          Colds
        2. Page 462
          Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Parvovirus Infection
        3. Page 462
          Diarrheal Diseases
        4. Page 463
          Eye and Skin Infections
        5. Page 463
          Head Lice
        6. Page 463
          Hepatitis A Virus
        7. Page 463
          Hepatitis B Virus
        8. Page 464
          Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS
        9. Page 464
          Ringworm
      8. Page 464
        Preventing Injuries and Promoting Car Safety
      9. Page 466
        Care for Children with Special Needs
    15. Page 473
      Keeping Your Child Safe
      1. Page 474
        Why Children Get Injured
      2. Page 476
        Safety Inside Your Home
        1. Page 476
          Room to Room
        2. Page 477
          Nursery
        3. Page 481
          Kitchen
        4. Page 482
          Laundry Room
        5. Page 482
          Bathroom
        6. Page 484
          Garage and Basement
        7. Page 484
          All Rooms
      3. Page 488
        Baby Equipment
        1. Page 488
          High Chairs
        2. Page 489
          Infant Seats and Bouncers
        3. Page 490
          Play Yards
        4. Page 491
          Walkers
        5. Page 491
          Pacifiers
        6. Page 492
          Toy Boxes and Toy Chests
        7. Page 493
          Toys
      4. Page 495
        Safety Outside the Home
        1. Page 495
          Car Safety Seats
        2. Page 496
          Choosing a Car Safety Seat
        3. Page 498
          Types of Car Safety Seats
        4. Page 499
          Installing a Car Safety Seat
        5. Page 501
          Using the Car Safety Seat
        6. Page 503
          Airbag Safety
        7. Page 506
          Kids Around Cars
        8. Page 507
          Baby Carriers: Backpacks, Front Packs, and Slings
        9. Page 508
          Strollers
        10. Page 509
          Shopping Cart Safety
        11. Page 509
          Bicycles and Tricycles
        12. Page 511
          Playgrounds
        13. Page 513
          Your Backyard
        14. Page 514
          Water Safety
        15. Page 517
          Safety Around Animals
      5. Page 518
        In the Community and Neighborhood
  3. Page 525
    Part I. Part 2
    1. Page 527
      Abdominal/Gastrointestinal Tract
      1. Page 527
        Abdominal Pain
        1. Page 528
          Abdominal Pain in Infants
        2. Page 529
          Abdominal Pain in Older Children
      2. Page 531
        Appendicitis
      3. Page 533
        Celiac Disease
      4. Page 534
        Constipation
      5. Page 537
        Diarrhea
      6. Page 544
        Food Poisoning and Food Contamination
      7. Page 549
        Hepatitis
      8. Page 552
        Inguinal Hernia
      9. Page 552
        Communicating Hydrocele
      10. Page 554
        Malabsorption
      11. Page 555
        Reye Syndrome
      12. Page 555
        Vomiting
    2. Page 561
      Asthma and Allergies
      1. Page 561
        Asthma
      2. Page 568
        Eczema
      3. Page 571
        Food Allergy
      4. Page 573
        Nasal Allergy/Allergic Rhinitis
      5. Page 576
        Hives
      6. Page 577
        Insect Bites and Stings
    3. Page 581
      Behavior
      1. Page 581
        Anger, Aggression, and Biting
      2. Page 585
        Behaviors Raising Concerns About Abuse or Neglect
      3. Page 586
        Coping with Disasters and Violence
      4. Page 588
        Death of a Loved One
      5. Page 589
        Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
      6. Page 590
        Hyperactivity and the Easily Distractible Child
      7. Page 594
        Pacifier, Thumb, and Finger Sucking
      8. Page 596
        Temper Tantrums
      9. Page 599
        Tics and Stereotypies
    4. Page 603
      Chest and Lungs
      1. Page 603
        Bronchiolitis
      2. Page 605
        Cough
      3. Page 608
        Croup
      4. Page 609
        Influenza (Flu)
      5. Page 612
        Pneumonia
      6. Page 614
        Tuberculosis
      7. Page 616
        Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
    5. Page 619
      Chronic Health Conditions and Diseases
      1. Page 619
        Coping with Chronic (Long-Term) Health Problems
      2. Page 627
        Anemia
      3. Page 630
        Cystic Fibrosis
      4. Page 632
        Diabetes Mellitus
      5. Page 634
        HIV Infection and AIDS
      6. Page 637
        Sickle Cell Disease
    6. Page 641
      Developmental Disabilities
      1. Page 643
        Autism Spectrum Disorder
      2. Page 648
        Cerebral Palsy
        1. Page 651
          Associated Problems
      3. Page 652
        Congenital Abnormalities
        1. Page 654
          When Your Child has a Congenital Disorder
        2. Page 654
          Congenital Conditions
      4. Page 659
        Hearing Loss (Hearing Impairment)
      5. Page 663
        Intellectual Disability
    7. Page 667
      Ears, Nose, and Throat
      1. Page 667
        Colds/Upper Respiratory Infection
      2. Page 670
        Middle Ear Infections
      3. Page 675
        Sinusitis
      4. Page 677
        Epiglottitis
      5. Page 678
        Herpes Simplex
      6. Page 679
        Nosebleeds
      7. Page 681
        Sore Throat (Strep Throat, Tonsillitis)
      8. Page 683
        Tonsils and Adenoid
      9. Page 685
        Swimmer’s Ear (External Otitis)
      10. Page 687
        Swollen Glands
    8. Page 691
      Emergencies
      1. Page 694
        Bites
      2. Page 697
        Burns
      3. Page 699
        Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation
      4. Page 700
        Choking
      5. Page 701
        Cuts and Scrapes
      6. Page 705
        Drowning
      7. Page 706
        Electric Shock
      8. Page 707
        Fingertip Injuries
      9. Page 708
        Fractures/Broken Bones
      10. Page 711
        Head Injury/Concussion
      11. Page 713
        Poisoning
    9. Page 719
      Environmental Health
      1. Page 719
        Air Pollution
      2. Page 720
        Asbestos
      3. Page 721
        Carbon Monoxide
      4. Page 722
        Drinking Water
      5. Page 726
        Fish
      6. Page 727
        Lead Poisoning
      7. Page 730
        Pesticides/Herbicides
      8. Page 732
        Radon
      9. Page 733
        Smoke Exposure
    10. Page 735
      Eyes
      1. Page 738
        Amblyopia
      2. Page 739
        Cataracts
      3. Page 739
        Eye Infections
      4. Page 740
        Eye Injuries
      5. Page 742
        Eyelid Problems
      6. Page 743
        Glaucoma
      7. Page 744
        Strabismus
      8. Page 745
        Tear (or Lacrimal) Production Problems
      9. Page 746
        Vision Difficulties Requiring Corrective Lenses
    11. Page 749
      Family Issues
      1. Page 749
        Adoption
      2. Page 751
        Child Abuse and Neglect
      3. Page 755
        Divorce
      4. Page 760
        Grief Reactions
      5. Page 764
        Sibling Rivalry
      6. Page 766
        Single- Parent Families
      7. Page 769
        Stepfamilies
      8. Page 771
        Multiples
    12. Page 775
      Fever
    13. Page 783
      Genital and Urinary Systems
      1. Page 783
        Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
      2. Page 785
        Proteinuria
      3. Page 785
        Circumcision
      4. Page 786
        Hypospadias and Chordee
      5. Page 787
        Meatal Stenosis
      6. Page 787
        Labial Adhesions
      7. Page 788
        Posterior Urethral Valve
      8. Page 789
        Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism)
      9. Page 790
        Urinary Tract Infections
      10. Page 792
        Wetting Problems or Enuresis
    14. Page 797
      Head, Neck, and Nervous System
      1. Page 797
        Meningitis
      2. Page 800
        Motion Sickness
      3. Page 801
        Mumps
      4. Page 803
        Seizures, Convulsions, and Epilepsy
      5. Page 805
        Head Tilt (Torticollis)
    15. Page 807
      Heart
      1. Page 807
        Arrhythmias
      2. Page 809
        Heart Murmur
      3. Page 811
        Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
      4. Page 814
        Kawasaki Disease
    16. Page 817
      Immunizations
      1. Page 818
        Important and Safe
      2. Page 821
        What Shots Does Your Child Need?
    17. Page 827
      Media
      1. Page 827
        Development and Learning
      2. Page 830
        Childhood Obesity
      3. Page 830
        Sleep
      4. Page 831
        Monitoring Technology Use
      5. Page 832
        Guidelines for Media Use
      6. Page 832
        A Message to Parents
    18. Page 835
      Musculoskeletal Problems
      1. Page 835
        Arthritis
      2. Page 840
        Bowlegs and Knock- Knees
      3. Page 840
        Elbow Injuries
      4. Page 842
        Flat Feet/Fallen Arches
      5. Page 843
        Limp
      6. Page 844
        Pigeon Toes (Intoeing)
      7. Page 846
        Sprains
    19. Page 847
      Skin
      1. Page 847
        Birthmarks and Hemangiomas
      2. Page 850
        Chickenpox (Varicella)
      3. Page 852
        Cradle Cap and Seborrheic Dermatitis
      4. Page 853
        Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)
      5. Page 854
        Hair Loss (Alopecia)
      6. Page 855
        Head Lice
      7. Page 857
        Impetigo
      8. Page 857
        Measles
      9. Page 860
        Molluscum Contagiosum
      10. Page 860
        Mosquito-Borne Illnesses (Zika and West Nile)
      11. Page 862
        MRSA Infections
      12. Page 863
        Pinworms
      13. Page 864
        Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
      14. Page 865
        Ringworm (Tinea)
      15. Page 866
        Roseola Infantum
      16. Page 867
        Rubella (German Measles)
      17. Page 868
        Scabies
      18. Page 870
        Scarlet Fever
      19. Page 870
        Sunburn
      20. Page 872
        Warts
    20. Page 873
      Your Child’s Sleep
      1. Page 873
        How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
        1. Page 875
          Getting Sleep in Sync
      2. Page 877
        Sleep Routines and Dealing with Crying
      3. Page 878
        Sharing the Bedtime Routine
      4. Page 878
        Parent Sleep Deprivation
      5. Page 881
        Daytime Nap Evolution
      6. Page 882
        Getting the Most Out of Sleep
      7. Page 885
        Dealing with Other Sleep Concerns
      8. Page 885
        Putting Sleep in Perspective
  4. Page 910
    Appendix
  5. Page 905
    Index
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