This is a translation of the book “Caring for your baby and young child. Birth to age 5”, compiled by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This book provides practical advice on caring for a child from birth to age five in simple and understandable language. You will learn how and what to feed a child, when to put him to bed and how much sleep he needs, what to wear and how to bathe the baby. The book also provides the main indicators of child development at different ages, educational games and techniques. You will learn how to prepare your baby for a nursery or kindergarten, as well as how to overcome age-related crises in a child. The second part of the book is devoted to diseases to which children are susceptible. Here you will find descriptions of symptoms and detailed instructions - what to do, when to call a doctor and how to treat.