Tanya Remer Altmann - Baby and Toddler Basics: Expert Answers to Parents Top 150 Questions

Also Available From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Baby Care Anywhere: A Quick Guide to Parenting On the Go

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5

Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro

Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed With Insight, Humor, and a Bottle of Ketchup

Guide to Toilet Training

Heading Home With Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality

My Child Is Sick! Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries

New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding

Nutrition: What Every Parent Needs to Know

The Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes

Raising Twins: Parenting Multiples From Pregnancy Through the School Years

Retro Baby: Cut Back on All the Gear and Boost Your Babys Development With More Than 100 Time-tested Activities

Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Understanding the NICU: What Parents of Preemies and Other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know

Your Babys First Year

For additional parenting resources, visit the HealthyChildren bookstore at shop.aap.org/for-parents.

This book is also available in Spanish.

American Academy of Pediatrics Publishing Staff

Mark Grimes, Director, Department of Publishing

Holly Kaminski, Editor Consumer Publishing

Kathryn Sparks, Manager, Consumer Publishing

Shannan Martin, Production Manager, Consumer Publishing

Heather Babiar, Medical Copy Editor

Mary Lou White, Chief Product and Services Officer/SVP, Membership, Marketing, and Publishing

Sara Hoerdeman, Marketing Manager, Consumer Products

Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics

345 Park Blvd

Itasca, IL 60143

Telephone: 847/434-4000

Facsimile: 847/434-8000

www.aap.org

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 66,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

Statements and opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Products and Web sites are mentioned for informational purposes only and do not imply an endorsement by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP is not responsible for the content of external resources. Information was current at the time of publication.

Brand names are furnished for identification purposes only. No endorsement of the manufacturers or products mentioned is implied.

The publishers have made every effort to trace the copyright holders for borrowed materials. If they have inadvertently overlooked any, they will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity.

This publication has been developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The contributors are expert authorities in the field of pediatrics. No commercial involvement of any kind has been solicited or accepted in the development of the content of this publication. Disclosure: Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP, indicated that she has a relationship with the following companies: Evivo, OrgaNums, Baby Dove, MilkPEP, Stonyfield, Tylenol, Philips Avent, and Clorox.

Every effort is made to keep Baby and Toddler Basics consistent with the most recent advice and information available from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Special discounts are available for bulk purchases of this publication.

E-mail our Special Sales Department at for more information.

2018 Tanya Altmann, MD, FAAP

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meanselectronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwisewithout prior permission from the publisher (locate title at ).

9-387 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CB0102

eBook: 978-1-61002-127-2

Cover and publication design by R. Scott Rattray

Library of Congress Control Number: 2017931085

What People Are Saying

Dr. Tanya manages to make you feel like your best friend and your pediatrician have come together to write this new parent guidebook, just for you. Baby and Toddler Basics is engaging and essential, and I know you will return to it again and again!

Samantha Ettus, work-life expert and national bestselling author of The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction

Whether youre a first-time parent or a seasoned veteran when it comes to kids, Baby and Toddler Basics is sure to teach you something new and reinforce facts you already know. In a straightforward, practical manner, experienced pediatrician and mom Dr. Tanya Altmann explains the essentials of caring for a sick or healthy young childfrom dealing with fevers, aches, and injuries to the basics of eating, sleeping, peeing, and pooping. This book is a necessity for all families!

Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org and coauthor of Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality and Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood With Insight, Humor, and a Bottle of Ketchup

Every question parents think of is answered in this book, with up-to-date info and Dr. Tanyas experienced wisdom and tips. Its a must-have for all new parents.

Jenn Mann, author of SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years and The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy Confident Kids

Dr. Tanya answers 150 of your most common baby health questions with the expertise of a trained pediatrician and the voice of a friend whos been there. Chances are, your questions are in thereand youll love her answers.

David L. Hill, MD, FAAP, author of Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro

Once again, Dr. Tanya Altmann has hit a home run. In her characteristically warm and reassuring style, she covers every question a parent could have about knowing and caring for her new baby. Baby and Toddler Basics is a must-have for every new mothers home library. Its like having a pediatrician in residence! And it is an absolutely perfect baby gift!

Betsy Brown Braun, child development/behavior specialist and author of Just Tell Me What to Say and Youre Not the Boss of Me

Contents

Table of Contents

B y the time this book is in print, Ill have been a physician for more than 20 years and a parent for more than 12. And Im the first to admit that I still learn something new every day. Thats one of the reasons I love my job. I learn from my little patients, their parents and caregivers, colleagues, and even members of my own family. Thats a lot of people to thank, so Ill try to keep this brief and focused, but know that there are many others who have also touched my life and assisted in the information I am providing throughout this book.

Starting with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), who have been my support, education, colleagues, and professional family, I thank you for suggesting that I put the culmination of my pediatric career this far on paper as