Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Portable Pediatrician Review and Giveaway...


The Portable Pediatrician: Everything You Need to Know About Your Child's Health
William Sears (Author), Martha Sears (Author), Robert Sears (Author), M.D., James Sears (Author), Peter Sears (Author)

Product Details
Paperback: 592 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; Original edition (February 23, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316017485

Product Description
"Imagine you are up at three o'clock in the morning with a sick child. Wouldn't it be nice to have expert advice readily at hand to help get you through the night? Encyclopedic in scope, THE PORTABLE PEDIATRICIAN features timely and practical information on every childhood illness and emergency, including when to call the doctor, what reassuring signs can help you know your child is okay, how to treat your child at home, and much more-all in a convenient A-to-Z format. Among the scores of topics covered: teething; sprains and broken bones; nosebleeds; measles; ear infections; choking; rashes; colic; headaches; eating disorders; fever; hip pain; warts; allergies; obesity; seizures; Asperger's Syndrome; bronchitis; masturbation; sunburns; pneumonia; speech delay; lice; vomiting; asthma; heart defects; blisters; sleep problems; and more.The Searses guide parents and caregivers from a child's infancy through the teen years, teaching them what to expect at regular checkups as well as how to boost a child's well-being, devise a family health plan, work effectively with their pediatrician, and more. Distinguished by the Searses' trademark comprehensiveness, reliability, and accessible, comforting one, this book is a must-have for all families who want to keep their children healthy and happy."

What we thought: This is a must-have for every parent! It is definitely one of the best resources you could have when raising small children. It is overflowing with information on pretty much everything you could possibly need to ask your pediatrician, but unlike most pediatricians, this book is on call 24/7:) This book will definitely give you peace of mind when you aren't able to consult your child's doctor, especially since it is written by the amazing and quite knowledgeable Sears family. ABCD Diaries gives The Portable Pediatrician an A+!
Buy It: Find The Portable Pediatrician at your favorite bookseller!

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Giveaway ends Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 11:59cst. Winner will be chosen via random.org and emailed. They will have 48 hours to reply. Open to US and Canadian residents 18+:) No PO Boxes.


Disclosure: ABCD Diaries was given a copy of this book for review purposes only. We were in no other way compensated. The opinions expressed in this post are ours and ours alone.

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