The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies -- eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort -- as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today's parents. The topics covered include:

preparing for a safe and healthy birth
bonding with your baby
feeding your baby right
soothing your fussy baby
getting your baby to sleep
understanding your baby's development
treating common illnesses
babyproofing your home
understanding toddler behavior
dealing with temper tantrums
toilet training
working parenting
first-aid procedures
and much more

Unrivaled in its scope and authority, The Baby Book presents a practical, contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. The Searses acknowledge that there is no one way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that bests suits you and your child. Their book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most of parenting -- for your child, yourself, and for your entire family.