Raising a baby inevitably makes every new parent feel like an idiot at some point. After all, there's so much to learn and only nine months to absorb it all. And when it comes to parenthood, there's no instructor and a class is not always in session. Thankfully, there is a course curriculum. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bringing Up Baby, Second Edition gives new and soon-to-be parents what they need to know to meet the physical and emotional needs of their newborns, from birth through year one. In it, readers get advice on how to- Feed, bathe, and diaper baby Baby proof the home Bond with their newborn Understand the meaning of baby's different cries Understand sleeping and development patterns Juggle parenting with work and family responsibilities In addition, this new edition contains a new medical reference section that includes a- Comprehensive first aid appendix Complete list of common childhood illnesses Vaccination schedule Height and weight charts

You're no idiot, of course. You know that life isn't like an old sitcom, when TV dad's like Mike Brady or Ward Cleaver always had just the right answer for Greg, Marcia, or the Beaver. But when it comes to earning the title 'World's Greatest Dad', you feel like you're always going to be more like the father from 'Married With Children' than the one from 'Father Knows Best'. Don't retire your cardigan just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fatherhood' answers all the questions any expecting new, or veteran father could have on topics ranging from communication and ground rules to privileges and punishment. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -Commonsense advice from a veteran dad on how to strike a loving but firm balance. -Practical tips on helping your spouse during pregnancy. -Useful instruction on care and handling of a newborn and a toddler. -Smart strategies for keeping your kids safe (and yourself sane) in the turbulent adolsescent years.

Ask any guy who is expecting his first child and he’s likely to tell you the same thing—he’s absolutely thrilled to be a dad for the first time, and he’s also completely terrified. Most new dads don’t know the first thing about dealing with a new baby, and while mommy might be interested in more complex topics that range from breastfeeding to colic, most new daddies just want to know how not to screw it all up. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Being a New Dad is written to be both highly usable and practical, layered with a bit of encouraging wit in between. First-time dads will learn the daddy essentials for caring for a newborn, from what to expect when baby first arrives, and changing those first diapers without a disaster, to the basics of feeding and burping, and getting baby to sleep (so mom and dad can sleep, too), and how to help mommy as she heals and deals with the enormous changes that she's experiencing both mentally and physically. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Being a New Dad is the perfect guide for any new dad who needs to be armed with a little essential knowledge and a whole lot of encouragement.

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You're no idiot, of course. You've read all the books on child care and child rearing, heard all about coping with the terrible twos and dealing with teenage angst, and listened to everybody's advice on parenting. But when it comes to learning the real inside scoop on motherhood from a Mom's point of view, there's not a helpful voice to be heard. Don't start looking at boarding schools just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motherhood is here to teach you the secrets of raising children without losing sight of your own hopes and dreams. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

You're no idiot, of course. You've got your dream job and are on your way to a successful career. You know the right things to say and when to say them. But when it comes to looking like success just walked in the door, well...you don't always feel on top of the world. Don't advertise that tag sale just yet. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Successful Dressing is here to help guarantee that you will always look the part and impress others along the way. Whether it's a job interview, a reception, an important meeting, or a business trip to Toledo or Tokyo, you'll feel confident you look your best. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

This is the very short, completely made-up and totally tongue-in-cheek guide to the toughest and most thankless job on the planet. This is short. It's only 31 pages. That's not even a book, really. More like a booklet. So, no 1-star reviews saying "Hey, this isn't even long even long enough to be a real book!" We know that. This also isn't a real guide. It's a made-up guide. Anyone who pays any attention to the advice given in this book is clearly an idiot. So - once again - no 1-star reviews because this did not give you the guidance needed to become a better parent. It's not meant to do that. It's meant to be funny. You have been warned.

You're no idiot, of course. You've balanced a checkbook, paid the bills on time, and saved enough money for a nice vacation. But when it comes to dealing with stockbrokers and choosing a retiremnet plan, you feel a little like June Cleaver. Don't hide your money in a cookie jar just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Investing for Women will show you how to plan a secure financial future without buying a bigger cookie jar. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: