Boomer babysitter for grandkids. i have the 1980 something nelson peds book. is that still useful?

No: Nelson's pediatrics is highly technical and useless to you. Use common sense and loving care-----all that is necessary!

Nelson's : From a general standpoint probably yes. It has been updated quite a few times since then. The aap has a lot of good info on their website that may help. Here's the link: www.Healthychildren.Org.

Nelson is useful: Dr. Waldo E Nelson was the chief at St. Christopher's hospital for children. The hospital was founded in1875. He used the patients found in Philadelphia to describe the diseases in the text book. His text book remains the gold standard and most diseases have not changed dramatically. The Internet has many useful but inaccurate information. The textbook can serve as an accurate resource.