Fit from the Start: How to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Infancy

Alvin N. Eden, Barbara J. Moore, Adrienne Forman

Nearly 2 out of 3 children who are obese by kindergarten will remain obese as teens, and most of these teens will become obese adults.

What you do now can spare your baby a lifetime of struggle with obesity.

This easy-to-read book gives you the critical information you need to prevent obesity in infancy, including:
•How to avoid overfeeding (with breast and bottle)
•How to spot excess weight gain, and what to do about it
•Why sleep matters, and how to establish healthy sleep patterns
•How and when to introduce solid foods
•How to avoid an unhealthy appetite for sugary drinks
•How to help your baby get exercise before beginning to crawl or walk