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Full Title:
Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years
(Newborn to Age 3)
Author(s):
Walter J. Cook, M.D.; Kelsey M. Klaas, M.D.
Publishing / Edition:
MFMER, 2020
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Table of Contents
of the book
Introduction
How to use this book
Part 1: Caring for your child
Chapter 1.
Welcome to parenthood!
Parenting 101
This book
Chapter 2.
Baby's first days
Baby bonding
Baby's looks
First examination
Newborn issues
Circumcision
Screening tests
Chapter 3.
Feeding your baby
Breast milk or formula?
Breast-feeding
Pumping breast milk
Formula-Feeding
Spitting Up
Chapter 4.
To solid foods and beyond
Starting solids
Introducing peanut butter, milk, and other foods
Family mealtimes
Chapter 5.
Diapers and all that stuff
Finding the right diaper
Getting equipped
Changing diapers
What's normal
Diaper rash
Chapter 6.
Toilet training
Recognizing readiness
Active training
Troubleshooting
Chapter 7.
Bathing and skin care
Bathing basics
Bathing, step by step
Umblical cord care
Circumcision care
Nail care
Common skin conditions
Chapter 8.
Clothing your child
A few shopping tips
Wardrobe essentials
Laundry tips
Chapter 9.
Sleep and sleep issues
Newborn sleep schedule
Sleep safety
Good sleep habits
Troubleshooting
Chapter 10.
Comforting a crying baby
Why babies cry
Understanding baby's cries
Comforting strategies
Colic
Managing coic
Keeping Your Cool
Chapter 11.
Building a relationship
Nurturing your bond
Understanding temperament
You and your toddler
Setting limits
Playing with your toddler
Part 2: Health and safety
Chapter 12.
Finding the right medical provider
Getting started
Medical provider options
Factors to consider
Evaluating your options
A team approach
Chapter 13.
Checkups
Checkup schedule
What to expect at a well-child visit
Questions and concerns
Chapter 14.
Vaccinations
How vaccines work
Why get vaccinated?
Vaccine safety
Childhood vaccinations
Side effects of vaccines
Weighing the risks and benefits
Chapter 15.
Child care
Getting started
Child care options
Factors to consider
Contact information
Working together
Chapter 16.
Traveling with a little one
Heading out
Baby carriers
Strollers
Car seats
Safe care seat use
Preemies and small babies
Air travel
Plan for success
Chapter 17.
Home and outdoor safety
Nursery safety
Kitchen safety
Feeding safety
Bathroom safety
Garage and basement safety
Front yard and backyard safety
General safety tips
Preventing burns
Preventing falls
Preventing drowning
Be cautious, not panicked
Chapter 18.
Emergency care
When to seek emergency care
Bleeding
Choking
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Burns
Electrical shock
Animal or human bites
Drowning
Injury from a fall
Swallowed poison
Inhaled poison
Poison on the skin
Poison in the eye
Part 3: Growth and development
Chapter 19.
Month 1
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 20.
Month 2
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 21.
Month 3
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 22.
Month 4
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 23.
Month 5
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 24.
Month 6
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 25.
Month 7
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 26.
Month 8
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 27.
Month 9
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 28.
Month 10
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 29.
Month 11
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 30.
Month 12
Baby's growth and appearance
Baby's movement
Baby's sensory development
Baby's mental development
Baby's social development
Chapter 31.
Months 13 to 15
Toddler's growth and appearance
Toddler's movement
Toddler's sensory development
Toddler's mental development
Toddler's social development
Chapter 32.
Months 16 to 18
Toddler's growth and appearance
Toddler's movement
Toddler's sensory development
Toddler's mental development
Toddler's social development
Chapter 33.
Months 19 to 24
Toddler's growth and appearance
Toddler's movement
Toddler's sensory development
Toddler's mental development
Toddler's social development
Chapter 34.
Months 25 to 30
Toddler's growth and appearance
Toddler's movement
Toddler's sensory development
Toddler's mental development
Toddler's social development
Chapter 35.
Months 31 to 36
Toddler's growth and appearance
Toddler's movement
Toddler's sensory development
Toddler's mental development
Toddler's social development
Part 4: Common illnesses and concerns
Infants and medications
Taking your child's temperature
Caring for a sick child
A to Z Illness Guide
Allergies
Anemia
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Colds
Cough
Constipation
Crossed eyes
Croup
Diarrhea
Ear infection
Earwax blockage
Fever
Fifth disease
Flu (influenza)
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Hives
Impetigo
Insect bites and stings
Jaundice
Lazy eye
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Reflux
RSV
Roseola
Stomach flu (gastroenteritis)
Sty
Sunburn
Swollen scrotum (from a hydrocele)
Teary eyes
Teething
Thrush
Urinary tract infection
Vomiting
Whooping cough
Part 5: Managing and enjoying parenthood
Chapter 36.
Adapting to your new lifestyle
Living on less sleep
Getting comfortable with chaos
Adjusting to your new role
Juggling work and family
Long days, short years
Chapter 37.
Parenting as a team
A new bond
New challenges
Sharing the load
Nurturing your team
Rekindling romance
Agreeing on child rearing
A firm foundation
Chapter 38.
Single parenting
Hard work, added pressure
From surviving to thriving
Rewards and strengths
Chapter 39.
Siblings and grandparents
Siblings
Sibling reactions
Sibling rivalry
If you have multiples
Grandparents
Grandparents as child care providers
Chapter 40.
When to have another child
Deciding on another child
Second pregnancy timing
Spacing pros and cons
Part 6: Special circumstances
Chapter 41.
Adoption
Supporting your child's health
Bonding
Sharing your family story
Handling difficult remarks
Parenting is parenting
Chapter 42.
Caring for multiples
Feeding
Raising strong individuals
Logistics
Taking care of yourself
Chapter 43.
Premature baby
Why premature birth happens
Caring for a premature newborn
Health issues
Taking care of yourself
Bringing baby home
Baby's checkups
Chapter 44.
Delayed development
What is delayed development?
How is delay identified?
Possible causes
Diagnosing a developmental delay
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