Fo r the first time, America's favo r ite nanny brings all her warmth, love, a nd experience to bear on that most crucial a nd wo r risome time: a baby's first twelve months. With her unique blend of humo r a nd empathy, Jo Frost gives parents the practical info r mation a nd emotional suppo r t they need to embrace the challenge of their baby's first year. She offers clear guidance to help moms a nd dads become the joyful, confident parents that make a family--a nd little ones--truly flourish. Packed with tips, practical info r mation, a nd incredibly reassuring advice, this book tells you how to: So r t out the essential equipment you need to buy befo r e the birthBabyproof your homeSet up fo r routines, feeding, sleeping, a nd developmentDeal with premature a nd multiple births, as well as adopted babiesMake confident choices about going back to wo r k, day care, a nd nanniesCope with breastfeeding a nd weaning Covering the key issues of the first twelve months, including growth charts, vaccinations, a nd first aid, Confident Baby Care is the perfect book fo r any new parent!