Description All the age- and month-specific parenting wisdom from newborn to age 4, in one complete volume! The parenting bible chosen by parents around the world, and the final installment of the longtime bestselling 'Baby Whisperer' series. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, The Baby Whisperer Gold now comes to life with warm, heartfelt illustrations. This is the third book from renowned parenting expert Tracy Hogg, bringing together every stage of infant development from newborn to age 4 in a single volume. Organized by month and age, it offers detailed parenting guidance along with numerous real-life examples for different situations, giving mothers practical help and clear direction. The book explains, in an easy-to-understand way, how to handle common parenting challenges — feeding, sleep, potty training, and emotional care — and how your approach should evolve as your baby grows. But this book isn't simply a 'do this at this age' manual. While most parenting books tell you to 'talk to your baby,' author Tracy Hogg emphasizes that the goal isn't to talk at your baby, but to have a conversation with your baby. Drawing on her experience with over 5,000 babies, she shares practical techniques and common-sense wisdom, while helping overwhelmed parents — anxious amid a flood of conflicting information — trust their own judgment rather than swinging to extremes in their parenting approach. The included appendix, the [Baby Whisperer Parenting Journal], is a daily log based on the E.A.S.Y. principle, allowing parents to track their baby's routine hour by hour. It opens with a concise summary of the entire Baby Whisperer series, so that this journal alone can help you keep track of your baby's developmental progress at a glance. Specially reimagined for the 20th anniversary of 'The Baby Whisperer,' this edition features new artwork created in collaboration with beloved illustrator Kikeunnamu, known for heartfelt parenting illustrations. The Baby Whisperer Gold makes a meaningful and essential gift for parents preparing to welcome their precious new baby. Table of Contents Introduction / My Most Important Parenting Secret Becoming a Problem Solver / Listening and Observing / Becoming a P.C. Parent / So Why Isn't It Working? / Parenting Isn't the Olympics / What's Your Destination? Chapter 1: E.A.S.Y. Isn't Always Easy — Settling into a Routine The Gift of E.A.S.Y. / Keep a Log! / When E.A.S.Y. Feels Hard / Getting Started: Age-Specific Guidelines / Birth to 6 Weeks: The Adjustment Period / E.A.S.Y. by Weight / 6 Weeks to 4 Months: Babies Who Wake at Night / 4 to 6 Months: The 4/4 Routine and the Start of Reactive Parenting / 6 to 9 Months: Staying Consistent / E.A.S.Y. After 9 Months / Starting E.A.S.Y. After 4 Months / A Sample Plan Chapter 2: Babies Have Feelings Too — Birth to One Year Revisiting an Old Friend / Emotional Development in Babies / What Does Your Baby Feel? / Nature: Your Baby's Temperament / Everyday Behaviors: The 5 Types / Working with Your Baby's Temperament / Why Some Parents Just Don't See It / Parent-Baby Compatibility / Trust: The Gateway to Emotional Health / Breaking Down Trust / 12 Tips for Building Trust / Chronic Separation Anxiety: When Attachment Turns to Fear / Playing Alone: The Foundation of Emotional Health Chapter 3: Liquid Diet — Feeding Issues from Birth to 6 Months Food, Blessed Food! / Is My Baby Getting Enough to Eat? / Feeding to Sleep / Birth to 6 Weeks: Feeding Challenges / What Breastfeeding Mothers Should Watch For: Poor Latching and Low Milk Supply / Painful Digestive Issues / Gas / Reflux / Colic / 6 Weeks to 4 Months: Growth Spurts / 4 to 6 Months: Eating Like a Big Kid / 6 to 9 Months and Beyond: The Risks of Reactive Parenting / From Breast Milk to Formula: The First Step in Weaning / "But My Baby...": The Loss and Guilt Mothers Feel While Weaning / Drinking from a Sippy Cup: I'm All Grown Up Now! Chapter 4: Nutrition and Eating Habits — Solid Foods and Enjoyable Mealtimes The Journey from Being Fed to Feeding Yourself / Eating Habits / 4 to 6 Months: Getting Ready / 6 to 12 Months: A Guide to Solid Foods / 1 to 2 Years: Poor Eating Habits and Power Struggles / 2 to 3 Years: Picky Eating and Annoying Habits Chapter 5: Teaching Your Baby to Sleep — Birth to 3 Months