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Baby & Child Care is a complete guide on child care for parents in many stages, from expectant parents to parents of toddlers and young children. Summary Of The Book Mothers who are expecting their first babies have questions that are different from the questions of mothers of five year old children. Yet, all address the basic need to assure the best possible care for their children. This book understands this need and the many issues that need to be focused on. It discusses everything from routine child care tips to healthcare advice and response to emergency situations. The book is arranged in a question and answer format, with questions from mothers of children of all ages from zero to six years. Baby & Child Care is divided into two sections, Zero to Six Months and Six Months to Six Years. The topics covered include Breast Feeding, Digestion, Sleep, Growth and Development, Teeth, Vaccination, Allergies, First Aid and Emergencies, and Behavior and Discipline. It discusses the merits of cow and buffalo milk, formula food and the weaning process. It provides answers for concerns about eye care, skincare and hair growth, and about the prevention of infections and accidents. It also provides some valuable insights on traveling with a small child. Other topics in the book answer questions like remedies for nose bleeds, removing wax from a child’s ear, and hearing and eyesight problems. The author provides clear answers to questions asked by concerned parents. Accompanied by illustrations, this book is a definitive guide to child care. It provides advice and tips on many different topics and discusses many vital concepts that are relevant today. About Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh is a paediatrician. Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh is a graduate of JIPMER, Pondicherry. She has been interested in childcare and parent child relationship from a young age. She won an essay writing competition on parent child relations when she was in the seventh standard. She took a break of over two years from her practice to concentrate on caring for her daughter. She is now a consulting paediatrician at Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad.