The Mother of All Baby Books is the instruction manual that Mother Nature forgot to include with the new arrival-a hands-on guide to coping with the joys and challenges of caring for your new baby. This totally comprehensive guide features a non-bossy, fresh, and fun approach to your baby's first year. Based on the best advice from over 150 Canadian parents, The Mother of All Baby Books is the ultimate guide to bringing up baby in Canada. Inside this updated second edition you'll find advice on what you can do to make the transition to parenthood as smooth as possible for you and your partner need-to-know information about the physical and emotional highs and lows of the postpartum period, including how to spot the warning signs of a perinatal mood disorder such as postpartum depression practical tips on getting breastfeeding off to the best possible start for you and your baby the lowdown on infant development and baby milestones medically reviewed, practical advice on coping with colic, diaper rash, nursing strike, and other common first-year challenges the facts you need to make up your mind about circumcision, immunization, and other important issues a no-worry guide to starting your baby on solid foods, featuring recipes for some of the most popular and easy-to-make baby food purées advice on choosing age-appropriate books and toys, and tips on games and activities babies of various ages love a helpful glossary of terms.