CHILD CARE GUIDE: FROM NEWBORN TO AGE 5: PRACTICAL AND RELIABLE INFORMATION FOR HEALTHY, HAPPY, CONFIDENT CHILDREN

A practical and reliable guide to caring for children from birth to age 5.The first five years of life are a remarkable period of growth, learning, and development-and they also bring countless questions for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.CHILD CARE GUIDE: From Newborn to Age 5 provides clear, accessible, and up-to-date information to help families understand the everyday needs of babies and young children and recognize situations that may require medical attention. Written by Humberto Julio Iturralde Selman, MD, a physician with previous professional experience in Pediatrics, this guide combines medical knowledge with practical recommendations for everyday family life.Inside this book you will find guidance on: - Newborn care and the first weeks of life - Breastfeeding and complementary feeding - Healthy nutrition from ages 1 to 5 - Physical, cognitive, emotional, and language development - Sleep and healthy routines - Hygiene, skin care, and oral health - Vaccination and preventive pediatric visits - Fever and common childhood illnesses - Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and digestive problems - Allergies and common skin conditions - Accident prevention and basic first aid - Play, stimulation, behavior, and positive discipline - Screens and healthy digital habits - Vision, hearing, language, and developmental warning signs - Safe use of medications at home - Warning signs and when to seek medical attention - Travel and special situations with babies and children >Designed for quick consultation as well as complete reading, CHILD CARE GUIDE is a practical companion for families throughout the first five years of a child's life.Because caring for a child also means knowing when to observe, when to act, and when to seek professional help.