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The one guide pediatricians most recommend is now completely revised, updated and available in Spanish. From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation's most trusted name in child care, comes El primer ano de su bebe, the definitive all-in-one resource that provides authoritative advice on every aspect of infant care. Featuring new and expanded content, including the latest reports on cutting-edge research into early brain development, Your Baby's First Year includesGuidelines for prenatal care, with spotlights on maternal nutrition, exercise, and screening tests during pregnancyGrowth and developmental milestones through the first twelve months of a child's life, including physical, emotional, and cognitive developmentAn updated chapter on developmental disabilitiesA complete health encyclopedia covering injuries, illnesses, and congenital diseasesBreastfeeding discussion, including its benefits, techniques, and challenges, as well as nutritional needs and vitamin/iron supplementationRecommendations for choosing child care programsUpdated safety standards: the very latest AAP recommendations, including immunizations, childproofing, and toy safetySafety checks for home, including bathing, preventing drowning, poisoning, choking, burns, and fallsCar safety, including information on car safety seatsAnd much moreComprehensive, reassuring, and up-to-date, the Spanish language edition of Your Baby's First Year is an indispensable guide for parents everywhere.