A doctor and a parenting expert guide readers gently through the first year. When it comes to parenthood, there"s no instructor and class is always in session. Thankfully, there is a course curriculum. This new edition of "The Complete Idiot"s Guide to Bringing Up Baby" tells new and soon-to-be parents everything they need to know to meet the physical and emotional needs of their newborns, from birth through year one. Contains a valuable medical reference section with information on first aid, common childhood illnesses, and more.