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Your newborn

Photo: A baby lies on his back, looking contently up at his mother, who is leaning over to kiss him.Once you have your new daughter or son, you may feel confident, unsure, elated, depressed, excited, sad and sometimes overwhelmed.

Try to be patient with yourself. You and your baby will be getting to know each other. With each new day, you'll learn a little more and will feel a bit more confident.

Make good use of all the support you'll feel around you. Call on your friends, family, health care provider and other parents for advice and reassurance.

Health Care

Your baby's appearance

Your baby's behavior

Taking your baby's temperature

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

When to call your baby's health care provider

Safety checklist

 

Additional Information

Accident prevention

Choosing a babysitter

Choosing child care

How to treat your child's fever

Immunizations (shots)

Nursery safety

Older brothers and sisters

Signs of dehydration

The importance of reading to your child

Teething

Tobacco smoke

Baby Care

Bathing your baby

Circumcision care

Clothing

Cord care

Diapers and diaper rash

Foreskin care

Jaundice

Nail care

Stools/bowel movements

 

Forms & Worksheets

Your newborn: To do list

PDF iconChart for baby's first feedings and diapers

PDF iconChoosing child care worksheet

PDF iconAllina Hospitals & Clinics immunization schedule

PDF iconImmunization record worksheet

PDF iconApplication for a Social Security card (from the Social Security Administration)

PDF iconHome safety checklist

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