Baby Care

Essential care and guidance for your precious little one

Newborn Care

Essential care tips for your newborn's first weeks and months.

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Feeding & Nutrition

Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and introducing solid foods.

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Sleep & Routine

Establishing healthy sleep patterns and daily routines.

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Growth & Development

Tracking milestones and supporting your baby's development.

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Health & Safety

Keeping your baby healthy, safe, and protected.

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Play & Learning

Age-appropriate activities and toys for cognitive development.

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Newborn Care

First Days at Home
  • Diaper changing basics
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Bathing your newborn
  • Swaddling techniques
  • Recognizing hunger cues
When to Call Your Doctor
  • Fever over 100.4°F
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Poor feeding or lethargy
  • Excessive crying
  • Signs of dehydration

Feeding & Nutrition

Breastfeeding
  • Benefits for baby and mom
  • Proper latch techniques
  • Feeding frequency
  • Common challenges
  • Pumping and storage
Formula Feeding
  • Choosing the right formula
  • Preparation and safety
  • Feeding amounts and schedule
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Signs of intolerance
Starting Solids
  • When to start (4-6 months)
  • First foods to try
  • Baby-led weaning
  • Allergy prevention
  • Texture progression

Sleep & Routine

Sleep Guidelines by Age
Age Total Sleep Night Sleep
0-3 months 14-17 hours 8-9 hours
4-11 months 12-15 hours 9-11 hours
1-2 years 11-14 hours 11-12 hours
Sleep Tips
  • Create a bedtime routine
  • Safe sleep environment
  • Back sleeping position
  • Room temperature 68-70°F
  • White noise or soft music
  • Consistent sleep schedule

Growth & Development

Developmental Milestones

Physical:
  • Lifts head briefly
  • Follows objects with eyes
  • Begins to smile
Cognitive:
  • Recognizes familiar voices
  • Responds to sounds
  • Shows interest in faces
Social:
  • Makes eye contact
  • Responds to smiles
  • Calms when comforted
Communication:
  • Cries for needs
  • Makes cooing sounds
  • Different cries for different needs

Physical:
  • Rolls over
  • Sits with support
  • Reaches for objects
Cognitive:
  • Explores with mouth
  • Shows curiosity
  • Recognizes familiar people
Social:
  • Laughs and giggles
  • Enjoys social play
  • Shows preferences
Communication:
  • Babbles
  • Responds to name
  • Makes vowel sounds

Health & Safety

Baby-Proofing Checklist
  • Outlet covers and cord management
  • Cabinet and drawer locks
  • Stair gates and window guards
  • Sharp corner protectors
  • Toilet locks and door knob covers
  • Secure heavy furniture to walls
Vaccination Schedule
Follow your pediatrician's recommended vaccination schedule. Key vaccines include:
  • Hepatitis B (birth, 1-2 months, 6-18 months)
  • DTaP (2, 4, 6 months)
  • Hib (2, 4, 6 months)
  • Polio (2, 4, 6-18 months)
  • PCV13 (2, 4, 6 months)

Play & Learning

0-6 Months
  • High-contrast books
  • Soft rattles
  • Mobiles
  • Tummy time mats
  • Mirrors
6-12 Months
  • Stacking toys
  • Shape sorters
  • Push and pull toys
  • Musical instruments
  • Board books
12+ Months
  • Building blocks
  • Puzzles
  • Art supplies
  • Pretend play toys
  • Interactive books
Emergency Contacts

Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 | Pediatrician: Keep your doctor's number handy