Covering the years two and three of a child's life, this comprehensive guide for parents of toddlers contains useful information about such topics as sleeping problems, tantrums, discipline, peer pressure, toilet training, and much more. Original. Tour.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
First source for toddler basics:
This series was suggested to me by my doctor, who had used it with her children. The book covers developmental phases and common questions month by month. It also has helpful features such as nutrition and first aid. (I used the first aid section just last night when my daughter got her first goose egg on her forehead!) There are other books out there, but none cover so much and explains so well.
One of the best books:
It is a very useful book that guides you through your baby's growth through toddler years.
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 probably... more info
Definitely outdated:
I agree with other recent reviewers that this book is very outdated, especially as regards their recommendation on weaning at one year.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 serious... more info