The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system is an individualized infant-focused, family-centred observational tool designed to be used by practitioners to describe an infant's competencies and individuality. This book presents the NBO system, its content and uses, the theoretical framework on which it is based, and a set of guidelines.

This observational tool and full-color handbook gives clinicians a systematic way to help parents respond with confidence to their baby's individual needs--and build positive parent--professional relationships in the process. Flexible, easy to integrate into everyday practice, and based on more than 25 years of research, this system includes the short, easy-to-use Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) tool for infants from birth to 3 months, plus a handbook with complete instructions and invaluable professional guidance on infant development, cultural competence, family-centered care, and more.