Your child will grow faster during the first year than at any other time of life. Generally, by the end of the first 12 months, your child's birthweight will have tripled, and his or her birth length will have increased by 50%. Also, brain weight triples during this time. In this period of rapid growth, proper nutrition is an essential part of good care.

Instructs you in the basics of caring for your baby, with attention to the special needs of premature infants, and lists developmental milestones.

Discusses the advantages and techniques of breastfeeding.

Tells why and how a baby may be nourished by supplemental feeding.

Explains in detail the process of weaning your child.

Advises on feeding concerns such as constipation in the nutritional context.