Are you eagerly expecting a baby but unsure of what lies ahead in the baby¿s first weeks and months? People are often quick with advice, but light on the specifics that you really want. Knack Baby¿s First Year delivers both an all-encompassing perspective and the essential details in a photo-rich, step-by-step, no-nonsense format. Organized by age and stage¿for easy reference, this authoritative guide provides both practical ¿how-tos,¿ special sections just for dads, and hundreds of ways to promote a baby¿s development, while also leaving you with a fuller understanding of the larger issues. Congratulations! Yoüre on your way to parenting know-how. 375 full-color photos Holding a baby * Swaddling * Sleeping * Diapering * Bathing * Dressing * Breastfeeding * Bottle-feeding * First Foods * Allergies * Teething * Health & Illnesses * Cognitive and motor development *Childproofing