Following the progress of Jasmine Maya, the book examines every part of baby care and development, including: bathing, changing, clothing; health and safety, immunisation; the role of the midwife and health visitor; feeding and weaning; play, stimulation, toys and books; and theories and theorists.

Sandy Green

Introduction; Pregnancy, birth and the neonate; An introduction to general development (one month to two years); A brief look at developmental theories; Caring for babies and toddlers, Appendix: Answers to checkpoint questions