Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using unnecessary medicines or interventions.

With sensitivity and love, Dr. Michel describes proven techniques for all aspects of newborn care to keep your children healthy and happy without driving yourself crazy. He will show you how to set positive habits for sleeping and eating and how to treat ailments early and effectively. You'll learn when antibiotics are helpful and when they can be harmful. If you're having trouble with breast feeding, pumping, or bottle weaning, Dr. Michel has the advice to set you back on track. If after several months your baby is still not sleeping through the night, The New Basics will provide you with tried-and-true sleep training methods to help ease this difficult transition for babies and parents.

Dr. Michel recognizes that you're probably asking the same questions his own patients' parents frequently ask, so he includes a section called "Real Questions from Real Parents" throughout the book. You'll find important answers about treating common issues like colic, teething, fevers, earaches, and other ailments. More than just a book on how to care for your child's physical well-being, this comprehensive parenting guide also covers such behavioral challenges as biting, hitting, discipline and boundaries, separation anxiety, how to prevent the terrible twos (and threes and fours ...), and preparing your child for a new sibling.

Dr. Cohen’s practical, less-is-more approach will give you confidence to handle the challenges of early childhood, including:

Common Childhood Illnesses: Learn when to worry—and when not to—about fevers, colds, ear infections, and stomach bugs, with a focus on avoiding unnecessary medication.
Baby Sleep Solutions: Find tried-and-true methods for establishing healthy sleeping habits and gently guiding your baby toward sleeping through the night.
Feeding and Nutrition: Get straightforward advice on breast feeding, bottle weaning, introducing solid foods, and handling picky eaters without the stress.
Toddler Behavior: Navigate tantrums, biting, and hitting with confidence by establishing clear, consistent boundaries to prevent the dreaded "terrible twos."
An A-to-Z Reference: Quickly find reliable answers to your questions in an easy-to-use alphabetical format that covers everything from ADD to X-rays.