Your Baby Week by Week - Caroline Fertleman

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A practical week-by-week guide for parents covering the first six months of a newborn’s development and day-to-day needs. Each weekly chapter explains expected changes and milestones, including feeding, sleep, crying, and when to seek medical help. Guidance helps families judge whether the baby is getting enough milk, interpret common concerns such as dehydration and normal stooling, and learn when to start weaning and how breastfeeding transitions may work. Reassuring, structured advice supports exhausted parents with clear sections and actionable tips.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages310

Reading Time13 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Week 0

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Week 16

Week 17

Week 18

Week 19

Week 20

Week 21

Week 22

Week 23

Week 24

Weaning summary

Index

contents Cover About the Book About the Author Title Page Dedication Introduction Week 0 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 16 Week 17 Week 18 Week 19 Week 20 Week 21 Week 22 Week 23 Week 24 Weaning summary Useful contacts Index Index of baby medical conditions Acknowledgements Copyright [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) About the Book The first six months with a new baby is a special and exciting time full of milestones and new experiences. This updated edition of Your Baby Week by Week explains the changes that your baby will go through in their first six months. Each chapter covers a week of their development so you’ll know when your baby will start to recognize you, when they’ll smile and laugh for the first time and even when they’ll be old enough to prefer some people to others! Paediatrician Dr Caroline Fertleman and health writer Simone Cave’s practical guide provides reassuring advice so you can be confident about your baby’s needs. Including: - How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk - Spotting when you need to take your baby to the doctor - Identifying why your baby is crying - How long your baby is likely to sleep and cry for - Tips on breastfeeding and when to wean your baby Full of all the information and tips for every parent Your Baby Week by Week is the only guide you’ll need to starting life with your new arrival. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) About the Author Caroline Fertleman Dr Caroline Fertleman is Consultant Paediatrician at the Whittington Hospital, London, and is Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Royal Free Hospital and University College London Medical School. She lives in London with her husband and three children. Simone Cave Simone Cave was health editor at the Daily Mirror for six years, prior to which she was a freelance journalist covering health and medical issues for national newspapers and magazines. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) To all the babies whose parents have already benefited from this book and to those who will do in the future [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) introduction EVERYONE TELLS YOU babies don’t come with a manual. Well, maybe they’re wrong because here it is. We’ve written Your Baby Week by Week to gently guide you through the incredible first six months of your baby’s life. We aim to hold your hand during those stressful times when every cry will set your heart racing, and every snuffle will send you running to the doctor. Of course, we understand parents are hungry for facts about their newborns: why are they awake most of the night, is their poo normal, and are they feeding properly? And yet we also realise how exhausted you’ll be feeling. Even finding time to eat breakfast can be a struggle, so doing indepth research on jaundice is the last thing you’ll feel like. This is why we’ve given you all the facts you’ll need for each week in the first six months of your baby’s life and presented them in a simple, easy-to-follow format. Each chapter is broken into clear sections covering a full range of practical issues, from sleeping and crying, to nappies and when to call a doctor. Beginning with week 0 when your baby is first born, we explain everything from how many wet nappies you can expect over 24 hours to how long your baby may sleep and cry for. We’ve tried to describe every possible event that can occur in that first week so have included detailed information about your midwife’s visits, how to spot if your baby is dehydrated, and whether he’s feeding properly. We’ve even put in a ‘What’s happening to mum’ section which tells you, among other things, which day the baby blues are likely to kick in. In this updated edition, we’ve also added in an ‘Easing into parenthood’ section in some chapters, with practical tips for both parents. This comprehens

FAQs

What does each chapter in Your Baby Week by Week cover?

Each chapter covers one week of your baby’s development and explains what to expect, including practical topics like sleeping, crying, feeding, nappies, and when to call a doctor.

How can parents tell if their baby is getting enough milk?

The guide includes advice on identifying signs that the baby is receiving enough milk, presented in a simple and easy-to-follow format for the relevant week.

When should parents take their baby to the doctor?

It highlights situations that may require medical attention, including how to spot dehydration and other concerns, and provides guidance on recognizing when to seek help.

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