Rachel Waddilove has worked for many years as a nanny and private maternity nurse; her clients include celebrities, politicians and royalty.

In this book, she draws on her considerable professional and personal experience to advise young parents on everything they need to know about looking after a baby in its first year. 

Areas covered include:

• needs for the nursery
• coming home from hospital
• breast feeding vs bottle feeding
• establishing a routine
• sleep
• crying
• introducing solid food
• and travelling with your baby.

In addition to the host of practical information given, Rachel also considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming parents. Rachel's down-to-earth style and wealth of experience makes this an essential guide for new parents, expectant parents and all who want the best for the children in their care.

In this new edition to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Baby Book, Rachel has fully revised and updated the text, and written a new chapter about travelling with a baby.