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This helpful book takes you through those first days with the kind of comfort you'll need, all the way up to your child's first birthday. Best of all, Arnaout writes about caring for your infant, but there's equal time paid to taking care of you, too.

Times Weekly

Dr. Arnaout delivers exactly what exhausted new parents need—clear, evidence-based guidance wrapped in humor and hard-won wisdom. This book brilliantly bridges the gap between medical expertise and real-world parenting. Dr. Arnaout translates complex pediatric science into accessible, actionable advice while maintaining the highest standards of evidence-based care. Her emphasis on understanding expected developmental variations and recognizing when to seek help makes this an essential public health resource for new parents.

Jessica B. Steier, DrPH, PMP, public health scientist and founder of Unbiased Science

Employing a light, enjoyable, conversational tone, Dr. Arnaout makes difficult subjects, like vaccines and immunity, easy to understand and, frankly, fun. An important book for concerned parents at a time when good information can be hard to come by.

Paul A. Offit, MD, author of Tell Me When It’s Over: An Insider’s Guide to Deciphering Covid Myths and Navigating Our Post-Pandemic World

In this funny and deeply reassuring guide, Dr. Arnaout pulls up a stool for the real talk every new parent deserves. From feeding and sleep to milestones and managing your mother-in-law’s opinions, this isn’t another parenting philosophy—it’s a common-sense conversation with a practicing pediatrician, who’s seen it all and still believes you’re doing great.

Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP, general pediatrician and author of Managing Childhood Anxiety For Dummies