Baby Body Signs: The Head-to-Toe Guide to Your Child's Health, from Birth Through the Toddler Years

Like most parents, you probably notice -- and often worry about -- every little change in your growing baby. Why is one of his pupils bigger than the other? What's that bald spot on her head? Why is he walking on tippy toes? Drawn from the latest research and reviewed by a panel of pediatricians and other medical experts, Baby Body Signs will answer these and other troubling questions. You'll also learn

* when snoring is normal and when it's a sign of sleep apnea
* what type of freckles may signal a rare genetic disorder
* how a simple baby photo can help uncover an eye tumor
* when swollen breasts in babies are a sign of a hormonal problem

This indispensable book will help you decide when to call the pediatrician and when to relax and stop worrying. You'll want to keep it close at hand throughout your baby's infancy and toddler years.

My Thoughts - After you have a baby mother's intuition sets in so you know what kind of cry means they are tired and what cry means they are hungry etc. This book covers so much more!! You learn about all of the abnormal things, or things you don't know if they are abnormal or not. It's a really great book for anyone with a baby or having a baby. So many things in there I didn't know and I've had 2 babies already.

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By Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan,
Authors of Baby Body Signs: The Head-to-Toe Guide to Your Child's Health, from Birth Through the Toddler Years
Baby Body Signs contains a myriad of medical information that can help parents and other caregivers prevent and detect various disorders in their babies. It's also chock full of fascinating historical and other tidbits about babies and their health. The answers to the following questions can all be found in the pages of Baby Body Signs, as well as in medical textbooks, journals, and history books.

1. If a baby's eyes tear up while drinking from a bottle or breast, it can be a sign of:

A. Sour milk
B. Readiness to be weaned
C. Cry-baby syndrome
D. Crocodile tear syndrome

2. Babies should occasionally have their picture taken without the "red-eye reduction" camera feature because:

A. They'll be less likely to become camera shy
B. It's easier on babies' eyes
C. It can reveal a serious eye problem
D. It extends the camera's battery life

3. Hair products that contain estrogen should not be used on a baby because they can cause:

A. Acne
B. Premature puberty
C. Hair to fall out
D. All the above

4. If your baby girl has Epstein's pearls,

A. It's a sign she'll marry a rich man
B. It's a sign she has infected earlobes
C. She has white bumps on the roof of her mouth
D. She should give them back to Mrs. Epstein

5. What was an American folk remedy for earaches?

A. Putting cockroach juice in the ear
B. Using eardrops made from goose manure
C. Rubbing the ear with rabbit urine
D. All of the above

ANSWERS:
1. D Crocodile tear syndrome
2. C It can reveal a serious eye problem
3. B Premature puberty
4. C She has white bumps on the roof of her mouth
5. D All of the above

If you got all the answers right, you either:

A. Have read Baby Body Signs very, very carefully, probably several times.
B. Are writing or have written your own book about babies and health.
C. Are a doctor or are on our panel of medical experts.

If you got most of the answers right, congratulations! You probably have:

A: Already read Baby Body Signs.
B: Are a very knowledgeable parent and/or medical professional.
C: Love reading about babies.
D: All the above.

If you got most of the answers wrong, please read Baby Body Signs ASAP!
© 2010 Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, authors of Baby Body Signs: The Head-to-Toe Guide to Your Child's Health, from Birth Through the Toddler Years

Author Bios
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., co-author of Baby Body Signs, is a medical sociologist and award-winning medical writer specializing in women and children’s health. She is a member of the advisory board of Healthy Children Healthy Futures.

Jacqueline Nardi Egan, co-author of Baby Body Signs, is a medical journalist who specializes in developing and writing educational programs with and for physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and consumers. visit www.BabyBodySigns.com.
Disclaimer - I received this book for my honest opinion, no other compensation was received.