This book covers everything from breastfeeding to babywearing to feeding your picky toddler. It includes detailed information on infant development and behavior. The most important aspect of the book, however, is that it advocates parents following their instincts and nurturing their child. The Sears popularized the term "attachment parenting," and this is the attachment parenting bible. Parents are encouraged to connect to their baby early, respond to baby's cues, breastfeed, wear their baby, and share sleep with their baby.