Robert W. Sears, MD, noted pediatrician and author, is part of the Sears family of pediatricians. He is in private practice with his father, Dr. William, and his brother, Dr. Jim. The proud father of three active boys, Andrew, age 13, Alex, age 10, and Joshua age 4, he especially enjoys talking to parents in his practice about the joys, and trials, of watching their little babies and toddlers thrive through the first several years of life.

Dr. Bob, as he likes to be called by his little patients, appears regularly on TV and is a frequent speaker at La Leche conferences, offering advice on parenting, behavior and health issues.

He is co-author of The Updated Baby Book, The Premature Baby Book, The Baby Sleep Book 2005, and HAPPYBABY: The Organic Guide to Baby's First 24 Months and author of Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know. In his spare time Dr. Bob enjoys surfing the California waves, mountain biking, playing bass guitar with his teenage son guitarist, and trying to keep up with his three children.

Board Certified in Pediatrics, Dr. Bob earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He did his pediatric internship and residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Dr. Sears works with the HAPPYBABY team to develop healthy meals for babies. Also, check the side of each box for his helpful feeding tips.

Watch HAPPYBABY's home page for more parenting advice and tips from Dr. Bob, and visit the famous Sears family site at: http://www.askdrsears.com