The Complete Book of Mother & Baby Care really does show you how to prepare for and look after your baby. accessible and easy to use this classic bestseller has now ben expanded to include the latest advice from experts. This illustrated guide shows you how to give your baby the best possible start in life. It explains what care you can expect to receive from professionals describing everything from screening and diagnostic tests to healthy eating. There is also a unique month-by-month account of one woman's pregnancy taking you through each stage of labour and birth. This step-by-step section guides you through every aspect of baby and child care from bathing and feeding to changing a nappy and buying equipment. It offers practical and informed suggestions to help you deal confidently with common difficulties such as crying sleep problems and potty training. A new section takes you through the key stepping stones of child development so you can help your child acquire essential physical social and sensory skills. Carefully structured for quick reference in an emergency the Health Care section includes the latest information on common childhood illnesses from measles to meningitis together with advice on when to call a doctor. It features an easy-to-use diagnosis guide and illustrations of key symptoms as well as sections on home safety and first aid.