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EAN: 9780743275538 Format: Import ISBN: 0743275535 Label: Simon & Schuster Ltd Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Ltd Number Of Pages: 468 Publication Date: January 03, 2006 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd Studio: Simon & Schuster Ltd Average Rating:
 Rating:  - One of the best booksIt is a very useful book that guides you through your baby's growth through toddler years. Rating:  - Great book, a little negative than the previous books!I am a first time mom and loved the first two books of the "What to expect" series, but I found this one to be a bit negative regarding the milestine reached. I was reading the first chapter and it said that they MUST reach "Milestone X" by 13.5 months or they need to be seen by the doctor and checked for abnormalities...FIRST OFF...milestones are reached at different time by each kid! If you child isn't walking by age 3 then maybe there is a problem, but if he isn't walking by 13.5 months, it's ... Read More Rating:  - Definitely outdatedI agree with other recent reviewers that this book is very outdated, especially as regards their recommendation on weaning at one year. Not only does the AAP say nowadays that breastfeeding should continue for at least the entire first year, but also that it should continue for as long afterwards as is mutually desired by mother and child. Moreover, the World Health Organization recommends that breastfeeding along with complementary foods continue for up to two years OR BEYOND. It is ... Read More Rating: - Incredibly outdatedUnfortunately, the first section I read of this book was the section on weaning. It left a pretty bad taste in my mouth, making it rather hard to enjoy the rest of the book. And for the non-believers, The American Academy of Pediatrics has this to say about nursing beyond one year of age: "Increased duration of breastfeeding confers significant health and developmental benefits for the child and the mother, especially in delaying return of fertility (thereby promoting optimal intervals between ... Read More Rating: - Great for a step by step review I enjoyed the previous books in the series. And this does not disappoint. Great book, you don't feel like you have to read 20 chapters to get to where your kid is at in development. |
