This bibliography lists materials about infant care. These materials were published in 1990 or later. This listing does not contain materials for parents with disabilities, care of children with special health needs, breastfeeding, normal child development, or child care services. These topics are covered in other bibliographies listed elsewhere in the Web site. Items may be obtained from the sources cited. Contact information was current at the time the item was added to the NCEMCH reference collection.

NEWBORN CARE

Bartels, P., Becker, M., Cater, G., Karl, D., Palfrey, J., Sasonoff, K., and Wood, S. Your new baby/ Sunuevo bebe. Boston, MA: Children's Hospital, 1993. 28 pp. Contact: Division of General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.Telephone: (617) 735-6714 / Fax (617) 735-7940. Price unknown.

This booklet presents information on caring for a new infant. The English and Spanish text are in the same document, in parallel columns. It is illustrated by drawings of parents and infants from various cultural groups.

Brinkley, G., Sampson, S., and Cooper, G. S. You and your new baby: A book for young mothers/Usted y su nuevo bebe: Un libro para madres jovenes. Atlantic Beach, FL: Pink Inc., 1991. 72 pp. Contact: Sherry Sampson, Pink Inc., P.O. Box 866, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233-0866. Telephone: (904) 285-9276. $4.95 plus $2.00 shipping and handling, discounts for multiple copies.

This book is written in an easy to understand question and answer format. It addresses many concerns and basic parenting issues for adolescent mothers and first time parents needing a simple guide about caring for themselves and their baby. The book addresses the following topics: meeting your baby for the first time and hospital stays; the first days at home; feeding and caring for a baby including bathing, diapering, crying, playing, and sleeping; baby illness; and home safety issues. Appendices include information on postpartum depression and birth control. In addition, infant shot and health charts to be filled out by the parents are included. A Spanish version is also available.

Caul, D., and Chatfield, P. Here I am. Nashville, TN: Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, 1992. 9 pp. Contact: Yetteva Sheffield, Pre and Postnatal Program, Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital, 72 Hermitage Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210. Telephone: (615) 862-4410 / Fax (615) 862-4399. Contact source for price information.

Written at an eighth grade reading level and illustrated with a few multicultural illustrations, this booklet describes in simple phrases how to care for a newborn infant. It provides a great deal of information on a range of topics including feeding, breastfeeding, circumcision, bathing, injury prevention, automobile safety, burping, constipation, umbilical cord care, immunizations, and well baby visits. Targeted to parents and caregivers, this booklet was developed with input from the American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics (ASPO/Lamaze) educators, physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurses , nurse practitioners, peer colleagues, and pediatricians at the Department of Pediatrics at Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital.

Channing L. Bete Company. Caring for your newborn. South Deerfield, MI: Channing L. Bete Company, 1995. 15 pp.
Contact: Channing L. Bete Company, 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MI 01373-0200. Telephone: (800) 628-7733 / (413) 665-7611 / Fax (800) 499-6464. $1.25 plus shipping and handling; quantity discounts available. 38869A-9-94.

This 5"x7" booklet, with simple, action-oriented messages, addresses the new parents' concerns about feeding, bathing, bonding, dressing, diapering, illness, and safety of their newborn. Illustrations are somewhat cartoon-like, but still realistic, representing various ethnic groups as parents and practitioners. Fathers, as well as mothers, are shown taking an active role with infant care. Testing at an eighth grade reading level (SMOG index), main points are both color highlighted and illustrated, often followed by simple bulleted lists.

Harbor-U.C.L.A. Medical Center, Research and Education Institute, WIC Program. How to handle a fussy baby/Como atender a un bebe molesto. Inglewood, CA: WIC Program, Harbor-U.C.L.A. Medical Center, 1990. 1 p.
Contact: Silvia Santos, WIC Program, Research and Education Institute, Harbor-U.C.L.A. Medical Center, 2930 West Imperial Highway, Suite 622, Inglewood, CA 90303. Telephone: (213 ) 757-0191 / Fax (213) 757-1190. Single copies available at no charge; multiple copies available for a fee from Best Start, 3500 East Fletcher Avenue, Suite 106, Tampa FL 33613. Telephone: (800) 277-4975 or (813) 974-4867; fax (813) 974-5172.

This fact sheet uses line drawings and simple text to convey a few messages about caring for a crying baby. It emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding the baby whenever the baby is hungry, as well as giving the baby a lot of love and attention. It was developed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the target population, and was field tested by 50 people for comprehension and acceptability prior to distribution. Aimed at pregnant women and new mothers with a fifth-grade reading level, the fact sheet is written in English on one side and Spanish on the other.

New York State Department of Health, Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Welcome to parenthood: A family guide. Albany, NY: New York State Department of Health, 1993. 20 pp.
Contact: John M. Cahill, Director, Bureau of Community Relations, New York State Department of Health, 1084 Corning Tower, Albany, NY 12237. Telephone: (518) 474-5370 / Fax (518) 486-2361. Available at no charge to New York state residents; out-of-state call for more information.

This booklet includes an immunization chart, telephone resource list, injury prevention tips, parent survival tips, parent sleep tips, and information about mental health. Targeting all new parents, the booklet contains multicultural illustrations and is available in English and Spanish. Developed with input from focus groups, it was produced as part of the New York State Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Pre- and Post-Natal Parent Education Program, a comprehensive effort to increase hospital and community participation in the delivery of parent education and support services.

Professional Partnership. The baby care workshop. Salinas, CA: Professional Partnership, 1990. 1 pp.
Contact: Patricia Bostick, Professional Partnership, 229 Pajaro Street, Suite 303, Salinas, CA 93901. Telephone: (408) 757-0115. Brochure available at no charge; videotapes $840/set, 1-2 tapes $175 each, 3-5 tapes $160 each, 6 or more tapes, $140 each, teachers guides $2.00 each, handouts $12 per package of 100.

This series of six video tapes, each 15 to 17 minutes long, offer step-by-step instructions for new parents on newborn handling techniques, diapering and dressing, calming techniques, safety, play, bath time, and care of the sick infant. The tapes are intended for use in waiting rooms, classrooms, inpatient facilities, and childbirth education classes and are available in English and Spanish. Printed handouts and teacher's guides are available. The tapes are designed to encourage and build confidence in new parents by teaching them specific skills on handling and relating to their baby. They stress how every child is different and suggest a variety low cost but safe techniques for parents to try as they learn which ones the infant prefers. Families of various ethnic groups model these behaviors.

Simkin, P., Whalley, J., and Keppler, A. Pregnancy childbirth and the newborn: The complete guide. (3rd edition). New York, NY: Meadowbrook Press, 1991. 311 pp.
Contact: Meadowbrook Press, 18318 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55391. Telephone: (800) 338-2232 / (612) 473-5400 / Fax (612) 475-0736. $12.00.

This book provides information for expectant and new parents. Topics include becoming parents; pregnancy; prenatal care; nutrition in pregnancy; drugs, medications, and environmental hazards; exercise, posture and comfort; preparation for childbirth; labor and birth; labor variations, complications, and interventions; cesarean birth and vaginal birth after cesarean; medications during labor, birth and post partum; postpartum period; caring for your baby, feeding your baby, and preparing other children for birth and the baby.

Snow, R., and Milder, J. Year of birth: A month-by-month companion to pregnancy, birth, and the first three months of infancy. Minneapolis, MN: Crystal Press, 1990. 114 pp.
Contact: Belvie Rooks, Crystal Press, 5273 Hanson Court, Minneapolis, MN 55429. Telephone: (707) 964-9520. $14.95 plus shipping.

This book, written for expectant and new mothers, provides month by month information on pregnancy and the first three months of infancy. The book includes a description of the developing baby, photographs, quotes from new mothers, and special tips.

Tokos Medical Corporation, Working for a Living. A new beginning: An introduction to pregnancy and childbirth. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 1990. 154 pp.
Contact: Avery Publishing Group, 350 Thorens Avenue, Garden City Park, NY 11040. Telephone: (516) 741-2155 / (800) 548-5757. Price unknown.

This book provides information for the pregnant woman on fetal development, nutrition, exercise, pregnancy, relaxation and breathing, labor and birth, medications, postpartum, the new parent, the newborn, and infant nutrition.

Utah Department of Health, Family Health Services Division. Baby your baby health keepsake/Baby your baby recuerdo de la salud. Salt Lake City, UT: Utah Department of Health, 1990. 118 pp.
Contact: Steve McDonald, Utah Department of Health, P.O. Box 16650, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-0650. Telephone: (801) 538-6161 / Fax (801) 538-6694. Available at no cost for Utah residents and $4.50 for non-residents.

This record keeper helps pregnant women chart their prenatal health and offers health information. The Mother's Health Section provides a place for the woman to record her health history, diet, weight gain, medication usage, health care visits, and labor and delivery data. The Infant's Health Section focuses on the health of the baby, covering its birth, diet, physical development, and health care. The keepsake is also available in Spanish.

Vida Health Communications. Baby basics. Cambridge, MA: Vida Health Communications, 1995. 1 videotape.
Contact: Curt Rogers, Vida Health Communications, 6 Bigelow Street, Cambridge, MA 02139. Telephone: (617) 864-4334 / (800) 637-6772 / Fax (617) 864-7862. $24.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.

This videotape series was developed as a teaching aid for use by educators and health care professionals working with young parents on caring for infants ages birth to 3 months. Topics include the newborn at birth; postpartum parent care; the first days of parents at home; daily care of the infant; feeding; health and safety; crying and sleeping; and the growth and development of the infant. Available in English and Spanish, the series was tested through focus groups.

First Year Care

ASPO/Lamaze and Lamaze Institute for Family Education. Your healthy baby. Arlington, VA: Lifetime Institute for Family Education, 1990. 1 videotape (VHS 1/2 inch).
Contact: ASPO/Lamaze, 1101 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036-4397. Telephone: (800) 368-4404. Price unknown.

This videotape was developed for members of ASPO/Lamaze classes for purchase from their instructor. It provides basic information about infant care and a new mother's special needs during the first several months after birth.

Bennett, M. The baby journal: Your weekly guide to baby' s first year. Deephaven, MN: Meadowbrook Press, 1992. 36 pp.
Contact: Meadowbrook Press, 18318 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN 55391. Telephone: (800) 338-2232. $10.00; $1.50 shipping and handling for first copy, $0.50 shipping and handling per addition copy; prepayment required.

This booklet/calendar presents a chronology of typical infant development, physical and behavioral, during the first year of life. In simple language, it describes what parents should expect during each month, reminds them of necessary actions such as immunizations, and offers practical tips on infant child-rearing.

CEDEN Family Resource Center. My baby book (order form). Austin, TX: CEDEN Family Resource Center, 1990.
Contact: Cindy Doran, Ceden Family Resource Center for Development, Education and Nutrition, 1208 East Seventh Street, Austin, TX 78702. Telephone: (512) 477-1130. $10.00.

This publication, available in English, and Spanish, is an infant development book for parents on infant stimulation, health, nutrition, and safety.

Channing L. Bete Company, Inc. Baby's first year: A calendar of tips for parents. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Company, Inc., 1993. 28 pp.
Contact: Channing L. Bete Company, Inc., 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373. Telephone: (800) 628-7733 / (413) 665-7611 / Fax (413) 665-3355. Price unknown.

This booklet presents a chronology of typical infant development, physical and behavioral, during the first year of life. In simple language, it describes what parents should expect during each month, reminds them of necessary actions such as immunizations, and offers practical tips on infant child-rearing.

Channing L. Bete Company. From birth to birthday: Your baby's first year. South Deerfield, MI: Channing L. Bete Company, 1993. 7 pp. (EveryReader)
Contact: Channing L. Bete Company, 200 State Road, 01373-0200. Telephone: (800) 628-7733 / (413) 665-7611 / Fax (800) 499-6464. $1.25 plus shipping and handling; quantity discounts available. 40956A-2-93.

This 5"x7" booklet features realistic line illustrations of African American parents. The reading level tests at 5th grade using SMOG index. It discusses sleeping on side or back, mealtimes, bathing, comforting strategies, and safety measures pertinent to a child's first year. With color highlighted main points and bulleted instruction lists, this booklet provides succinct, simple, action-oriented messages.

Eisenberg, A., Murkoff, H. E., and Hathaway, S. E. What to expect the first year. New York, NY: Workman Publishing, 1989. (Newer edition available) 671 pp.
Contact: Workman Publishing, 708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. Telephone: (212) 614-7500. $12.95 each.

The first twelve months of a baby's development are detailed in part one of this book. Advice on wardrobe, feeding, doctor visits, and infant care is given in a format which accommodates the wide range of questions a new mother might have. Part two deals with travel, common infant health problems, the low birthweight baby, and the baby with a birth disorder. Chapters 22 through 25 focus on such parenting issues as fathering, family planning, postpartum health, and sibling adjustment. The book ends with a ready reference section of recipes, remedies, and height and weight charts.

Eley, E. You and your baby: A special relationship. Ypsilanti, MI: Corner Health Center, 1994. 32 pp.
Contact: Corner Health Center, 47 North Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Telephone: (313) 484-3700 / Fax (313) 484-3100. $2.65 plus 15 percent shipping and handling; discounts available for more than ten copies.

This booklet for low-literacy parents is written at a third grade reading level. It describes how to discipline a baby to build a strong parent-child relationship. It is illustrated with photographs of multicultural families.

Eley, E. You and your baby: Playing and learning together. Ypsilanti, MI: Corner Health Center, 1994. 33 pp. Contact: Corner Health Center, 47 North Huron, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Telephone: (313) 484-3700 / Fax (313) 484-3100. $2.65 plus 15 percent shipping and handling; discounts available for more than ten copies.

This booklet for low-literacy parents is written at a third grade reading level. It describes how to play with a baby and gives tips on when a baby is ready for different types of play. It is illustrated with photographs of multicultural families.

Elliott, L. K., Breakey, G., and Fox, L. First steps with your baby: A guide to infant care giving and development. Chicago, IL: National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, 1992. 28 pp.
Contact: Fulfillment Center, National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200. Telephone: (800) 835-2671. $1.50 plus seven percent shipping and handling and sales tax of state of purchaser; bulk discounts available.

This booklet for parents discusses these topics about caring for infants: trust building, feeding, sleeping, holding and touching, looking, talking to baby, crying and consoling, playing with baby, providing basic care, feelings, supporting baby's development, and safety tips. It is illustrated with black and white drawings.

ETR Associates. Baby care. Santa Cruz, CA: ETR Associates, 1995. 8 items.
Contact: ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830. Telephone: (800) 321-4407 / (408) 438-4060 / Fax (408) 438-4284. Price unknown.

This set of eight pamphlets presents simply-worded information about taking care of a baby. Items in the series are: Immunize your baby, Breastfeeding your baby, Nutrition for your baby, and Safety for your baby. The folded, illustrated brochures are available separately in English and Spanish.

Foundations for a New Texas. Building blocks. Austin, TX: Foundations for a New Texas, 1993-. monthly.
Contact: Jennifer Sauter, Foundations for a New Texas, P.O.Box 4800, Austin, TX 78765. Telephone: (512) 502-4970. Available at no charge.

This newsletter provides parents of infants with information on child development, parenting skills, health care, and resources available in the community. Issues highlight immunizations, EPSDT, well-child visits, and the Baby Love information and referral line. Parents receive a newsletter each month that coincides with their child's age during the first year of life.

Health Federation of Philadelphia. Baby's first year. Philadelphia, PA: Health Federation of Philadelphia, n.d. 26 pp.
Contact: Health Federation of Philadelphia, 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 801, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Telephone: (215) 567-8001. $6.00; sample copy available at no charge; bulk discount available.

This calendar describes typical infant development during each month of the first year of life. It tells parents what they should expect in the way of physical and behavioral changes, reminds them of necessary immunizations, and offers practical tips on infant child-rearing.

Johnson, R. V. (Ed.). Mayo Clinic complete book of pregnancy and baby's first year. New York, NY: William Morrow, 1994. 750 pp.
Contact: Mayo Health Information, 1112 7th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566. Telephone: (800) 291-1128. $30.00. ISBN 0-688-11761-9.

This book provides comprehensive information on pregnancy, childbirth, and infant care and development for consumers. Part one is devoted to pregnancy and covers such topics as prenatal care, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle, and multiple births. Part two examines childbirth. Noteworthy sections are complications during childbirth, cesarean birth, and adoption. The third part follows infants through their first year and provides information on basic infant care such as feeding and common illnesses. The final part discusses parenting, motherhood, fatherhood, grandparenting, and siblings. The book includes a glossary of terms and an index.

Krantzler, N. Keeping your baby healthy. Santa Cruz, CA: ETR Associates, 1995. 21 pp.
Contact: ETR Associates, P.O. Box 1830, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1830. Telephone: (800) 321-4407 / (408) 438-4060 / Fax (408) 438-4284. Price unknown.

This booklet gives simple information for parents about talking care of a baby, including love, feeding, keeping baby clean, safety, health checkups, immunizations, crying, sleeping, and teething. The booklet is available separately in English and Spanish.

Lindsay, J. W. Teens parenting: Your baby's first year: A how-to-parent book especially for teenage parents. Buena Park, CA: Morning Glory Press, 1991. 2 v. (Teens parenting)
Contact: Morning Glory Press, 6595 San Haroldo Way, Buena Park, CA 90620-3748. Telephone: (714) 828-1998. $15.95 hardcover, $9.95 paper; $2.50 Student Workbook. Postage $1 to $24.95 add $2.50; $25 to $400 add 10 percent. CA resident add 7.7 percent sale tax.

This book and workbook are a "how-to" parent guide for adolescent parents. Written at a sixth grade reading level with photographs and quotes from adolescent parents, topic discussions are vivid and realistic to the lives of the young parents. Advice and helpful suggestions are given on safety and caring for a baby during the first year of life, including breast/bottle feeding, handling crying, preparing solid food, child-proofing homes, health care, and playing games with babies. The needs and responsibilities of both adolescent mothers and fathers are addressed with guidance on planning for the future. The workbook is designed to help adolescents understand the material presented in the book through answering questions, writing out their thoughts and feelings, and carrying out projects, such as observing two babies for specific activities or filling out a health record.

New York City, Department of Health, Bureau of Maternity Services and Family Planning, Planning and Program Development Unit. Prenatal and infant care guide. New York, NY: Bureau of Maternity Services and Family Planning, New York City Department of Health, 1991. 84 pp.
Contact: Bureau of Maternity Services and Family Planning, New York City, Department of Health, 280 Broadway, Room 303, New York, NY 10007. Telephone: (212) 566-7735 / Fax (212) 385-4944. Price unknown.

This manual is intended to guide community service professionals in educating women about their own health and the health of their babies during pregnancy and infancy. A wide range of topics is covered in detail, including aspects of: healthy behavior during pregnancy; labor and delivery; postpartum changes and recovery; family planning and safer sex; infant nutrition and hygiene; safety; well-baby care; and signs of illness in infants.

North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Maternal and Child Health. Baby love keepsake book. Raleigh, NC: Division of Maternal and Child Health, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, 1992. 96 pp.
Contact: Marcia Roth, Division of Maternal and Child Health, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, P.O. Box 27687, Raleigh, NC 27611-7687. Telephone: (919) 733-3816. Price unknown.

The Baby Love Medical Assistance Program is an effort under way in North Carolina to improve access to prenatal care and to provide health care to young children. This book is distributed to Medicaid eligible women participating in maternity care coordination services through the statewide Baby Love Program.

Riverside Mothers Group. Entertain me!: Creative ideas for fun and games with your baby in the first year. New York, NY: Pocket Books, 1993. 205 pp.
Contact: Pocket Books, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020. $8.00.

This book is a compendium of ideas for activities that parents can do with their infants from birth to one year of age. Along with advice on basic child care skills, it includes suggestions for games, toys, music, books, travel and playing with other children. Appendices contain words to popular children's songs and a list of mail order sources.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Health diary: My baby, myself. (2nd edition). Rockville, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1994. 90 pp.
Contact: National Maternal and Child Health Clearinghouse, 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450, Vienna, VA 22182-2536. Telephone: (703) 821-8955 / Fax (703) 821-2098. Up to 25 copies available at no charge; bulk quantities available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, P.O. Box 37154, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. NMCHC inv.code F096; H064 (2nd edition), H065 (Spanish edition).

This diary is designed to help the pregnant woman keep a record of prenatal care and health care of the baby up to the age of two years. Beginning pages contain space for the mother's health history and notes on her symptoms of pregnancy. Subsequent pages explain how to get prenatal care, what to expect at prenatal care visits, and key components of a healthy pregnancy. There is space to make dietary notes, track weight gain, and keep a schedule of prenatal visits. Section one ends with advice on postpartum care and family planning. In section two of this book the mother develops a record of the baby's birth, health care, and early development.

University of California, Berkeley, Cooperative Extension, Human Relations Program. Parent express: A month by month newsletter for you and your baby. Oakland, CA: ANR Publications, University of California, 1991. 27 issues (8 pp. each).
Contact: ANR Publications, University of California, 6701 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1239. Telephone: (510) 642-2431. $3.50 per set.

This series easy-to-read newsletters was developed for young parents and describe a typical child at each age. The first set, For You and Your Infant, starts two months before delivery and continues monthly through the first year of the child's life. This set is also available in Spanish titled, Noticias Para Los Padres. The second set, For You and Your Toddler, includes twelve newsletters and covers the second and third year of the child's life.

Utah Department of Health, Family Health Services. Baby your baby newsletter. Salt Lake City, UT: Family Health Services Division, Utah Department of Health, 1990. 5 issues, 4 pp. each
Contact: Stephen McDonald, Family Health Services Division, Utah Department of Health, P.O. Box 16650, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-0650. Telephone: (801) 538-6161. $2.00 per set.

This series of five newsletters is designed for mothers of children ages birth through 24 months and cover topics of interest to parents as their child grows and develops. They are part of Utah's Baby Your Baby campaign, a program for pregnant women, infants, and young children that includes increased health benefits and intensive public outreach. The newsletters are mailed to parents periodically during the first two years of the baby's life. Reprints are available for $2.00 per set, including a modification of the mailing page, which can be adapted for distribution by other health departments.

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