An essential guide for all the important decisions concerning child-rearing by Daniel J. Siegel, MD, co-author of the New York Times best seller "The Whole-Brain Child". Apply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this indispensable A-Z guide that answers your biggest questions and concerns. Dr. Tina Payne Bryson has studied reliable research and will help you manage the vast amount of information by analyzing more than sixty common concerns and dilemmas, such as: Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding? What are the latest recommendations for introducing solid foods? Should we take music and early language classes? Should we co-sleep? When is the right time to wean the baby off the pacifier? How can I get this child to sleep through the night? Dr. Bryson analyzes the information clearly, revealing the issues in three distinct sections: an objective summary of the schools of thought, a clear description of "What Science Says," and a concluding summary. The guide "The Bottom Line for Baby" is filled with warmth, wisdom, and comprehensive explanations that will help you understand what the real prerequisites are during your baby's first year of life.