The Care and Keeping of You 1: The Body Book for Younger Girls (American Girl® Wellbeing)

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Did you know our founder is an author? Cara Natterson MD is a pediatrician and expert, which is why our products are so amazing! Cara is the doctor behind bestselling book The Care and Keeping of you. This beloved book is packed with helpful advice on how to help your girl (and you!) make the best of their journey growing up.

Order your book directly from us, and Cara will sign your copy! Awesome!

The bestselling body book for girls ages 8 and up, now updated for the 25th anniversary!

Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (Medical consultant: Cara Natterson, MD.) You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2!

No additional discounts apply. No refunds on discounted items, exchanges OK.

JB SKRUB fulfills all JB SKRUB orders directly. Orders that combine OOMLA and JB SKRUB products will be sent separately.

JB SKRUB uses the United States Postal Service to ship packages. Orders are shipped within 3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays.

USPS First Class Mail

Delivery takes about 3-5 days once processed. Please allow extra transit time for orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Military APO/FPO. 

USPS Priority Mail

Delivery takes about 1-3 days once processed. Please allow extra transit time for orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and Military APO/FPO. 

International Mail

JB SKRUB is not currently shipping outside of the US and Canada.

How do I start a Return or Exchange?

We want you to love JB SKRUB, but if it’s just not right, we offer easy exchanges or returns within 30 days of your purchase. Refunds will go back to the original method of payment. Please email returns@jbskrub.com with your order number and the item(s) which you are looking to return. Our customer service team will send you a form to include in your shipment. Note: Return shipping costs back to our warehouse in California are the responsibility of the customer. 

I have opened the product, can I still return it?

As long as the product is less than ⅓ used, you may return the product. Please note original shipping fees are not refundable.

An item arrived broken or damaged?

Ugh - we hate when something breaks in transit! Please email returns@jbskrub.com and include the order number, a photo of the item and a description of the damage. We will be in touch shortly thereafter to make it right. 

Can I get my shipping cost refunded?

We are happy to give you a full refund for your product, we are unable to refund original shipping costs.

When can I expect my refund?

We process refunds as quickly as possible, but it may take 12 days from the receipt of delivery. You will receive an email notification once the refund is processed.