Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can have health issues that are different from older children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap. Your baby will go through many changes during the first year of life. You may feel uneasy at first. Ask your health care provider for help if you need it.

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Overview
Going home with a new baby is exciting, but it can
be scary, too. Newborns have many needs, like
frequent feedings and diaper changes. Babies can
have health issues that are different from older
children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap.

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Overview
Your baby will go through many changes during the
first year of life. You may feel uneasy at first. Ask
your health care provider for help if you need it.

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Helpful Tips
If you haven't spent a lot of time around
newborns, their fragility may be intimidating. Here
are a few basics to remember:

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Helpful Tips
-- Wash your hands (or use a hand sanitizer) before
handling your newborn. Young babies have not
built up a strong immune system yet, so they are
susceptible to infection. Make sure that everyone
who handles your baby also has clean hands.
-- Be careful to support your baby's head and neck.
Cradle the head when carrying your baby and
support the head when carrying the baby upright
or when you lay him or her down.

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Helpful Tips
-- Be careful not to shake your newborn, whether
in play or in frustration. Shaking that is vigorous
can cause bleeding in the brain and even death. If
you need to wake your infant, don't do it by
shaking — instead, tickle your baby's feet or blow
gently on a cheek.
-- Make sure your baby is securely fastened into
the carrier, stroller, or car seat. Limit any activity
that would be too rough or bouncy.

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Helpful Tips
-- Remember that your newborn is not ready for
rough play, such as being jiggled on the knee or
thrown in the air.

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Resources
-- BabyCenter YouTube Channel
-- Guide for First Time Parents
-- Find a Pediatrician in Your Area