“Your Baby’s First Year” is the definitive guide by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), covering every aspect of infant care. With over four million copies sold worldwide, this essential resource is finally available in the Georgian language.
The translation and publication of this book were a collaborative effort between the “Mrcheveli” Medical Center and Karchkhadze Publishing.
About the Book:
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Translators: Nato Kvaratskhelia, Lela Zangurashvili
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Medical Adaptation: The edition was prepared with the active involvement of the professional team at “Mrcheveli” to ensure the content is tailored to Georgian reality.
As the most authoritative organization in child healthcare in the U.S., the American Academy of Pediatrics presents a comprehensive resource that includes:
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Prenatal and Newborn Care: Detailed guides on maternal nutrition, exercise, and essential screenings during pregnancy.
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Developmental Milestones: Physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth stages, as well as milestones in vision, hearing, speech, and movement.
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Brain Research: The latest findings on early brain development and how infants and toddlers think.
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Health Encyclopedia: A complete guide to managing injuries, common illnesses, and congenital conditions.
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In-depth Nutrition: Benefits and techniques of breastfeeding, guidance on bottle-feeding, and transitioning to solid foods. Includes the latest recommendations on allergies and early obesity prevention.
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Choosing Care: Guidance on selecting childcare programs, pediatric clinics, and doctors.
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Modern Safety Standards: First aid, safe sleep practices, immunization, car travel, toy safety, and creating a safe environment at home and outdoors.
Foreword to the Georgian Edition
“Tempora mutantur, et nos mutamur in illis.” “Times change, and we change with them.”
What remains constant is that children are born, and when they are, parents always have questions and need reliable advice.
There was a time when information about prenatal and infant care could only be obtained during a doctor’s visit. Literature was written by specialists, for specialists, filled with medical jargon that was difficult for non-physicians to understand.
In 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock revolutionized this with his book, “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care,” speaking to parents in a language everyone could understand. It proved that with the help of a “good book,” many aspects of childcare could be managed at home. Since then, many books have followed this principle, but medicine—like all sciences—constantly evolves. We must continuously introduce new findings and replace outdated practices.
In this environment, choosing trusted and verified information is paramount. The American Academy of Pediatrics is dedicated to disseminating thoroughly vetted, evidence-based information. This is why “Your Baby’s First Year” is exceptionally reliable.
We hope this book serves as an invaluable partner in caring for and raising your child.
Irakli Rtskhiladze Pediatrician, Clinical Director Medical Center “Mrcheveli”