What to Expect: The Second Year

What to Expect: The Second Year expands the internationally recognised What to Expect series with a follow-on guide that begins at a child’s first birthday and continues through to the second. Framed as “the wonder year”, it focuses on the rapid changes and memorable milestones that can fill these 12 months, from early steps and first words to new interests and friendships.

Written in a comprehensive, reassuring and practical style, the book addresses both toddler development and the day-to-day challenges that can arise for families. It covers common behaviours and concerns such as picky eating, negativity, separation anxiety, bedtime battles, biting and tantrums, while offering solutions, strategies and supportive guidance. Organised in an easy-to-access, topic-by-topic format, it includes chapters on growth, feeding, sleep, discipline and teaching right from wrong, as well as keeping a toddler healthy and safe. A developmental timeline for the second year and milestone boxes throughout help parents track progress, and there is also a dedicated chapter on travelling with a toddler.

Key details

• Sequel to What to Expect the First Year
• Covers the period from the first birthday to the second
• Topic-by-topic structure for easy reference
• Includes a developmental timeline of the second year
• Milestone boxes throughout to help track development
• Includes a chapter on travelling with a toddler

Synopsis

Beginning at baby’s first birthday, this guide follows the second year through a wide range of milestones, learning and exploration. It also addresses typical toddler behaviours and challenges, presenting practical strategies and supportive advice for parents. Chapters span growth, feeding, sleep, discipline, and keeping a toddler healthy and safe, supported by a developmental timeline and milestone features.