Classic work doesn't translate to the 21st century
As someone who selects parenting/childrearing materials professionally, and the mother of 2 preschoolers, I am sorry to say that many of the areas covered in this classic work by the famous doctor are sadly out of date. A stronger editorial hand should have updated feeding and other everyday techniques to allow for today's busy parent's schedule. This material was fresh at a time when postwar American wives and mothers worked fulltime at managing their homes. It would be better for today's new mothers to pick up Penelope Leach's YOUR BABY AND CHILD, a wonderfully complete guide for new parents; any T. Berry Brazelton book; or an older series that has been reprinted by the age of the child, YOUR CHILD AT (YEAR), orginally by Ilg, if emotional or social behavior is a concern or you would like to anticipate the terrible twos! I have not received a specific request for this "classic" in over 4 years as a library professional