Once a baby arrives, parents have to master a whole new set of skills in a very short amount of time, which can be very daunting, especially for first-time parents. Since it was first published, almost a decade ago, this book has been like a second pair of hands for new mothers and fathers. Now fully revised and updated, it tells parents everything they need to know to successfully care for their babies.<br><br>In addition to basic care routines such as cleaning, changing, bathing and dressing, it also helps ensure that a baby feeds well from breast or bottle and is kept amused. Parents will also find the right action to take to soothe crying and teething pains and treat ill health as well as essential first-aid techniques.<br><br>A highly illustrated step-by-step guide to all essential care routines <br>Ensures that your baby is safe at all times, whether at home or <br>on outings <br>Contains all the latest recommendations on sleeping positions, introducing solids, first-aid procedures and immunisation <br>Covers all necessary equipment and the most effective ways of <br>using it <br>Provides suggestions for comforting and amusing your baby <br>Dr. Frances Williams <br>is a London general practitioner who has worked with hundreds of new parents and babies. In addition to managing a practice, Dr. Williams is a well-known contributor to various health books.<br>
