7 Secrets of the Newborn: Secrets and (Happy) Surprises of the First Year - Tapa dura

"As a doctor, I have rendered intimate advice to countless numbers of parents and patients. I have seen a lot. I've seen what works and what doesn't work. I'm here now to share the secrets I have learned along the way." --Robert C. Hamilton, M.D. "Pediatrician Hamilton offers a cheery, exuberant text intended to celebrate babies, convince readers to have babies, and educate parents about how to best negotiate and enjoy the first 12 months of a child's life. [T]he author, a father of six and grandfather of seven, is clearly enamored by and knowledgeable about his subject. New or prospective parents may very well find his enthusiasm contagious." --Publishers Weekly "I was an anxious new mother awaiting her interview with pediatrician Robert Hamilton, and Dr. Bob put me at ease, just as he still does today with my now-seven-year old. Reading his wisdom in this book felt like walking back in time through the first year of my daughter's life. This is the book you didn't know you needed until you needed it." --Carlie Baiocchi, RNC-OB, ICCE, labor and delivery nurse and childbirth and parenting educator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles "7 Secrets of the Newborn is a full-bloom bouquet of 'old-time' wisdom. Dr. Hamilton has distilled his thirty-plus years as a pediatrician into a simple and engaging book that is relevant for today's new generation of parents." --Robert E. Segal, cofounder of HelpGuide.org "Dr. Hamilton provides a refreshing perspective on parenthood and demonstrates how simplifying this journey can make it less daunting for parents. His knowledge and wisdom is beyond helpful, and I personally have learned so much from him. This book is the ultimate guide and should be the first book that you pick up when you discover that you are pregnant." --Natasha Beck, MPH, Psy.D

When pediatrician Dr. Bob Hamilton's video showing how to soothe a crying infant hit the web, he became a YouTube sensation, garnering over 15 million views in ten days. With 7 Secrets of the Newborn Dr. Hamilton brings parents clear, sensible, warm advice on the first year with baby. Dr. Hamilton covers topics such as: * Sleeping (teach them gently to do it themselves) * Vaccinations (get them, all of them) * Breast feeding (wonderful for baby, if possible for mom) * Screen time (don't do it!) * Eating (let them make a mess) * Crying (the famous "hold") * Clothes (completely optional for the first six months) * Toys (simple and cheap are best) Dr. Hamilton brings 30 years' experience as a pediatrician, father, and grandfather to the page. His advice is science-based, slightly retro, and strives for a supportive and healthy growing environment for babies AND parents. With Dr. Bob, parents will be prepared to face baby's first year with common sense, confidence, and calm.