Packed with tips, practical information, and incredibly reassuring advice, this book tells you how to: sort out the essential equipment you need to buy before the birth; babyproof your home; set up for routines, feeding, sleeping, and development; deal with premature and multiple births, as well as adopted babies; make confident choices about going back to work, day care, and nannies; and, cope with breastfeeding and weaning. Also includes growth charts, first aid, and information concerning vaccinations.