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With more than 4.7 million copies in print, the American Academy of Pediatrics flagship parenting title has shaped the health and well-being of children for more than thirty years! You want to provide the best possible care for your child. And when you have questions, the 67,000 member pediatricians of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have answers. Based on the latest AAP recommendations, this evidence-based guide covers everything from preparing for childbirth to breastfeeding and from toilet training to starting school. The revised and updated eighth edition reflects current AAP policy statements and guidelines. This is just a sampling of the topics included in this comprehensive handbook of child care.• ADHD• Allergies and asthma• Autism spectrum disorder• Behavior• Breastfeeding• Car safety seats• Cough and cold treatment• CPR instruction• Early brain development• Eczema• Environmental hazards• Head lice• Immunizations• Media and technology exposure• MRSA infections• Newborn screening• Obesity• Organic foods• Parenting multiples• Prebiotics• Prenatal and newborn care• Probiotics• Resilience• RSV prevention• Safe sleep and SIDS• Sickle cell disease• Vitamin and iron supplementationAlso included is a complete health encyclopedia addressing injuries, illnesses, congenital diseases, and other disabilities.  New parents will find this pediatrician-approved guidance to be a lifesaver during middle-of-the-night health crises and when deciding whether to head to the pediatrician’s office, urgent care, or the emergency department.

The AAP's authoritative guide on preventing, recognizing, and treating more than 200 childhood infectious diseases. Developed by the AAP's Committee on Infectious Diseases as well as the expertise of the CDC, the FDA, the NIH, and hundreds of physician contributors.

"Why is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my family leave is over? What's the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource for helping you and your baby get the healthiest possible start"--

This is a compilation of the AAP Coding Hotline questions and answers. It features guidance on everything from coding for specific clinical conditions to applying both common and evolving coding concepts to certain situations.

La NRP, 8a Edicion, introduce una nueva metodologia educativa para mejor satisfacer las necesidades de los profesionales de la salud que gestionan al recien nacido.

Pediatric Telehealth Best Practices goes beyond AAP policy to offer straightforward strategies for establishing and sustaining a successful telehealth program. Its contents are curated from AAP published content, including guidance from the Section on Telehealth Care as well as journals and books.

The new 6th edition textbook with accompanying DVD reflects the 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association Guidelines for Neonatal Resuscitation. The new, extensively updated Neonatal Resuscitation Program materials represent a shift in approach to the education process, eliminating the slide and lecture format and emphasizing a hands-on, interactive, simulation-based learning environment. Changes in the NRP Algorithm Elimination of Evaluation of Amniotic Fluid in Initial Rapid Assessment Use of Supplemental Oxygen During Neonatal Resuscitation Use of Pulse Oximetry

"e;Practical information to help build the best possible future for your child."e; -from the foreword by Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, author of What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City As a parent, you know your most important job is protecting your child. But, you may not know as much about the numerous environmental hazards your child encounters every day. In a sea of "e;natural"e; products and questionable online experts, where can you find information you can trust? Protecting Your Child's Health offers clear guidance on assessing and preventing the risks where your children live, learn, and play. Written by experts at the American Academy of Pediatrics, this practical Q&A guide offers evidence-based answers to questions about food and water safety, air pollution, radiation, pesticides, and more, helping you keep your children safe from the day-to-day environmental dangers in your home, school, and community.

Provides child care directors, teachers, and caregivers with essential information on managing emotional and behavioural issues in group care settings. Topics covered include social-emotional development, biting, napping difficulties, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender development, self-stimulation behaviours, and more.

THE BREASTFEEDING BOOK YOUR DOCTOR RECOMMENDS   Why is breastfeeding the optimal choice? What happens when my maternity leave is over? What’s the safest way to store pumped milk? The American Academy of Pediatrics answers these questions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you and your baby get the healthiest possible start. With everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding, this fully revised and updated edition covers the very latest in research, including   • information for mothers preparing for the first feeding and adjusting to home, family, and work as a nursing mother • the latest on rooming-in with your baby to strengthen the parent-child bond • new recommendations to reduce the risk of SIDS • reassuring guidance on pumping and milk storage • expanded coverage of proper nutrition for nursing mothers • ideal ways to establish a nursing routine and what to do when returning to work • the father’s role and creating a postpartum support network • solutions to common breastfeeding challenges   Nursing mothers everywhere will find this book an indispensable guide to maximizing the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding that only the American Academy of Pediatrics can provide.

The Toilet-Training Book Your Pediatrician Recommends   How will I know when my child is ready? How can I handle bedwetting and other accidents? What’s the best way to make this a positive experience for both of us?   Helping your child through the toilet-training process may be one of your greatest challenges as a parent. And when it comes to this important developmental stage, every child is unique. If you’ve been confused by conflicting information from friends, relatives—even other books—here is expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization representing the nation’s finest pediatricians.   Gathering invaluable input and suggestions from a wide range of parents on their experiences with toilet training their children, this revised and updated edition answers parents’ most frequently asked questions and concerns including:   • Finding the right developmental moment to start toilet training your child • Handling the inevitable accidents in positive ways • Dealing with bedwetting, resistance, and constipation • Choosing the techniques that will work best for your child • Addressing the challenges children with special needs face • Tailoring your training for boys, girls, even twins • Determining if medication is needed—and the latest on prescription options   The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Toilet Training is an essential resource for parents who want the best advice for themselves and the best experience for their children.