''The confidence your wisdom instils in new mums is parenting gold.''

Everyone loves to tell a new parent what they ''should'' be doing. But you know best what your baby needs; you just have to trust your instincts. Pinky McKay has helped thousands of parents feel confident and in tune with their baby. Every day she works hands on with mothers and their babies, helping to take the stress out of life with a newborn.

In this essential guide to your baby's first year, Pinky provides the best information available on:

how to feed your baby

how to get your baby to sleep

how to stop your baby crying

surviving the first six weeks and beyond

how life changes when you have a baby

routines that will suit everyone

and much, much more

The secret to success is in acknowledging that babies come in all shapes and sizes. This book will help you find the best solutions for your baby.