Welcome to the world of parenting. Here you can learn about your newborn’s development week by week and get ideas about toys and activities to share with your new baby. We have advice on the best way to keep your baby safe , as well as tried and tested tips for soothing a fussy baby
Newborn Basic Care
- Assessing your support network (newborn)
- Ever think "I need help"?
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- Bathing your newborn
- You may be wondering how do I bathe my tiny little baby? Well here's a few pointers to help.
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- Changing a diaper
- Tips for changing diapers, including cord care.
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- Check list - what you need for your baby
- Here is a checklist to see if you've got all of baby's supplies on hand before you bring your bundle of joy home!
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- Circumcision
- Circumcision, the surgical removal of the foreskin of a baby boy’s penis, is an ancient practice, carried into modern times by both tradition and accepted medical practice.
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- Cradle Cap
- What can I do about this yellow flaky skin on my baby's head?
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- First visit to the doctor with your newborn
- Your baby’s first well visit to the doctor is a most important time that helps to set you both on the path to good health.
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- How to tell if your newborn is too hot or cold
- Young babies have a difficult time regulating their body temperature. As parents, it is our job to help our babies feel comfortable.
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- Nail care for your newborn
- Do you get nervous when faced with the delicate task of trimming your newborns nails? Well join the club! Here are some tips to help!
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- Newborn heath checks - 2 weeks
- Your baby needs medical checkups during her first days, weeks and months so the doctor can see if she is growing right.
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- Newborn skin and common conditions
- You may be familiar with the old saying ‘soft and smooth as a baby’s skin’? Babies, however, do not always have silky smooth skin and may have a variety of colors, splotches, and rashes that cause concern or worry for new parents.
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- The scoop on poop
- What goes in, must come out. Read on to learn about meconium, constipation, what's normal and more.
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- What to put in a diaper bag
- Don’t you wish your diaper bag had magical powers akin to Mary Poppins’ carpetbag?
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