You and Your New Born Baby
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Welcome to parenthood — it's quite a ride!
Knowing how to look after your newborn baby will help take some of the stress out of those first days at home. Have questions about what will you need for your baby,baby care and breast and bottlefeeding, health, development, and safety? We can help you solve breastfeeding and baby sleep problems, start solid foods, handle crying, know what your baby's ready for, identify baby illnesses, track your baby's weekly development, find great childcare and baby activities, and more.
There’s a huge amount to get used to in the first few days with your baby. There is the excitement of getting to know your baby but you will also be tired and your body will be recovering from labour and the birth. It’s a very emotional time for you and there is lots to learn and do.So we’ve included this section on things that will concern you after the birth, such as routine tests & care for your baby and changing nappies - step by step, as well as tips on organizing your life as a new mum and how to get back into shape after the physical changes that have taken place in your body after the birth.
- First Few Days After Birth
- Your Baby’s First Few Days
- Routine Tests and Care for Your Baby
- Babies Who Need Special Care
- What will You Need for Your Baby
- Breastfeeding
- Bottlefeeding
- How to Soothe a Crying Baby
- How to Get a Baby to Sleep
- Your Life in General After Birth
- Organizing Your Life as a New Mum
- Going Back to Work
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