What to Expect the Second Year: From 12 to 24 Months

I was reluctant to purchase this book because I was so set in the month-by-month structure that the prior "What to Expect" books were broken down in, but it's so true that at this point, every baby blossoms differently and goes through things at a different pace. So it is EXTREMELY nice to have everything broken down by topic category instead for super easy reference. I'm not even kidding, I flipped it open to the middle of the book as soon as I got it and BAM! I instantly found an answer to one of the burning questions I've been wondering about. That right there was when I had my epiphany that this book really is exactly what I needed in my life at this point. It's so nice to just flip through and read up on different topics and I still get the same reassurance that I always have gotten out of reading these awesome books. I'm SO GLAD I made the decision to go ahead and buy it!! Even with the internet at our fingertips, there is no comparison to being able to sit down and read through a book full of up to date knowledgeable information, tips and tricks. I kept hearing "Oh you don't need those books" but fortunately I decided to give them a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! They are the best!!

These what to except books are a great resource for new parents. Everything you can think of asking, all in one place. Much better than trying to.google everything and ending up on reddit.

I used the book "What to Expect the First Year" and found it very helpful as a first time mom, so I purchased this book for the second year. I love it! My daughter is 19 months old now and I still refer to it all the time - often to re-read something I probably forgot! It does a great job of covering most of the questions you might have and I love the beginning section that lists developmental milestones by month. I noticed one reviewer said they did not like the new format of this book - instead of a different chapter for each month chapters are organized by category (e.g. feeding, sleeping, talking). I like this format much better for the second year for a couple of reasons. 1-Children develop at their own pace and there is a wider range of what is normal as children get older compared to when they are 3 months old. 2-It is much easier to find an answer to a question you have or to just sit down and read about feeding, discipline, whatever interests you at the moment. You might need additional books or resources for more in depth coverage of certain problems if they go above and beyond "typical" toddler issues, but this is a comprehenive book that is sure to cover most of the questions you may have during your child's second year. I would buy a book for the 3rd year if it were available!

I thought this book contained crucial info, references and helpful guidance that I needed to get through my little one’s second year. It gave me a little peace of mind knowing I had it on hand to reference at any moment if I needed to. Unlike the first year, the second year is organized by categories, not by months old. For example: Sleeping / Feeding / Playing Positive: I really loved the month to month style (first year), but with this book it was very convenient finding everything I needed to know on that one topic, all in one place. No searching around for it. Negative: I would read a particular topic, suddenly crucial milestones, behaviors, etc. are mentioned that were critical during a specific age range (that may have already passed) Overall, I didn’t like that this book’s layout is different from the first book but I bought it to have as a trusted guide and tried my best to re read topics often to make sure I wasn’t missing things.

Very educational and helpful!

Invaluable Info esp new parent

I was quite amazed at all the information that is in this book. Being a grandmother and having ordered this book for my son and his wife for their toddler, I thought it going to be one of those books where the child is coddled and spoiled. I was to wrong! Very good information and some that I didn't even know about. I read it from front to back and was very impressed with the content of the book. For a starting out family with their first child, it is a must have for their bookshelf. They will get good use out of it and help them in forming and bonding with their child. It covers all aspects of the first few years and then some on what to expect and gives suggestions on how to handle it.

This is a resourceful guide and reassuring book for first time parents or for those parents who are struggling with specific early toddler challenges. My toddlers are going through various struggles at 12 months and I found certain chapters to be helpful right now. I read the chapter on feeding specifically for tips on bottle weaning, cow's milk transition, food serving size suggestions, dealing with picky eaters and food allergy. Additionally, reading about milestones normal/average ranges for height, weight, talking, walking, eating, etc has really put me at ease. For parents like me whose babies are born premature or just not doing what other kids are doing at their age, this book really puts things in perspective. There's also a developmental milestone timeline from 13-24 months to help keep track of your toddler progress. It's by no means a "hard" rule, but it's very useful in gauging where your toddler will be heading. I really like how the chapters are organized into key issues rather than by age . It makes it so much easier to find what you're looking for. Overall, I highly recommend giving this a read.

5 stars because: It literally covers just about every situation you might come up against. It's not a million page book, but it DOES give you, if not a number of good suggestions, a way to think or go even if your exact situation isn't listed. It also is very helpful in helping a parent know that they are not alone. It HAS happened to MANY other parents/children, and there ARE solutions. Super glad I bought it (and 1 year 3 month old Sebastian is too!)

Una guida que te ayuda al día con tu niña/niño

Lo compré porque me gustó What to expect the first year pero no aporta nada nuevo y está peor organizado. Es la edición americana así que los grados son Fahrenheit no ayuda mucho.

Step by step useful information

Nice to have a classic in our own language while living abroad. I sat down and read the whole book in one fatal swoop. Must admit no time to go back as a reference, but the intention is there - it's next to my bed just in case! Covers everything from tantrums to teeth brushing (she actually suggests flossing a baby! Only in America! ....If I could only brush adequately we'd be pleased as punch!); I think just about every topic that has crossed our minds is covered and the material is interesting, insightful and easy to read.