Congratulations on finally arriving home with your new baby (or perhaps even babies). This can be a lovely time; learning about your new baby, showing them off and watching them grow and develop so quickly. It’s also a time of change for parents and any other children in the family. You may be recovering from the birth or on a steep learning curve and your newborn baby is learning to feel safe and secure in their new world.
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The first two weeks
The first two weeks can be a combination of pure bliss and perfect chaos. Whether this is your first or your fifth baby, there will be adjustments to make.
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Safe sleeping for your baby
Whenever you put your baby down to sleep, day or night, give your baby a safe place to sleep.
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Crying baby
Your newborn baby cries because they have to. When they are tiny, this is their only means of telling you that they are hungry or uncomfortable.
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Bonding & attachment
Bonding and attachment are important because the early social interactions and relationships between you and your baby have a profound influence on your baby’s emotional, cognitive and neurological development.
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Heatwave precautions for babies & young children
Babies and young children should be watched carefully during hot weather. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiring, which can lead to dehydration.
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Caring for your newborn baby
Bath time can be a special time for you and your baby. These videos show you how to prepare for your baby’s bath and make sure that they are safe during the process.
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Phototherapy at Home
The treatment for jaundice is pretty easy and straightforward. Essentially, jaundice is treated with what’s called phototherapy, and the good news is that you can stay at home with your baby while having the treatment.
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