I love this book! I can't say enough about it! When I had my first child, I was terrified about how to care for him and be a good mom. This book saved me; it was always there to answer my questions. When I had concerns about a fever or a rash, I would read the book first to see how to treat it or decide whether or not I needed to call the doctor. I really like that it gives you the milestones your child should be reaching each month and explains that all children develop at different paces, so not to worry if they are not exactly on schedule. Of course it does help you decide whether or not to be concerned about developmental delays and advises you to speak to your pediatrician. I would recommend this book to all new moms, it really does help you get through the first year without all of the anxiety.