Newborn Care Resources
Hello parenthood! Your bundle of joy has arrived, and so have about a million questions. Let's get started with the important things to know in the first few weeks. You'll find answers to questions about feeding, sleeping, burping, daily care, health issues, what's normal, and when you should call your doctor. You'll even find step-by-step instructions for diapering, nose cleaning, and why dental care begins before your baby even has a first tooth.
Insuring your newborn
For the health of your baby and to make sure unexpected charges don't hit your budget, be sure to enroll your baby as soon as possible after the baby's birth. Most insurance plans automatically cover newborns as an extension of the mother's insurance for a limited number of days beginning from birth to, typically, 30 days. However, this varies by insurance provider (it can be anywhere from 24 hours to 31 days) so it's best to enroll your baby right away. If you miss the baby's enrollment period you won't be able to cover your baby until your insurance provider's next open enrollment date.
Caring for your newborn
- Bringing your baby home: how should you prepare? | Cook Children's
- Dads can get depression during and after pregnancy too | American Academy of Pediatrics
- First sight of your baby after a routine deliver | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Hello parenting - are you ready? | Cook Children's
- Hey dad, want tips on bonding with your baby? | Cook Children's
- How babies grow | Cook Children's
- How do newborns learn? | Cook Children's
- How do you partner with your pediatrician? | Cook Children's
- Looking at your newborn - what's normal? | Cook Children's
- Looking for developmental guides and tools? | Cook Children's
- Looking for tips on newborn baby care? | Cook Children's
- New dads and partners: why your involvement matters | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Perinatal depression in partners: can both parents get the "baby blues?" | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Skin-to-skin care: kangaroo care tips for moms and dads to do | American Academy of Pediatrics
- The baby book | Cook Children's
- Want the scoop on newborn poop? | Cook Children's
- What are the developmental basics for newborns? | Cook Children's
- What is co-sleeping? Is it safe? | Cook Children's
- Welcome to the world of parenting | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Your newborn's first hours – getting to know each other | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Your newborn's first week: how to prepare and what to expect | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How your newborn behaves | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How your newborn looks | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Newborn eyesight | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Newborn screening tests | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Newborn smell and touch | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Stages of newborn sleep | American Academy of Pediatrics
- States of consciousness in newborns | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Are cold remedies and medicines safe for your baby? | Cook Children's
- Baby birthmarks and rashes | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Baby Spit-Up - How Much is Normal? | Cook Children’s
- Baby sunburn prevention | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Bathing your baby | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Care for an uncircumcised penis | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to Care for Your Baby’s Teeth | Cook Children’s
- Heat rash | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to care for your baby's penis | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Infantile hemangiomas: about strawberry baby birthmarks | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Nail care: fingers and toes | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Nailing it: how to trim your baby's fingernails | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Umbilical cord care | American Academy of Pediatrics
- What is cradle cap? | American Academy of Pediatrics
Sweet dreams start with safe sleep
Know the ABCs of ZZZs: Alone, on their back, in a crib.
- Multiple births| Cook Children's | Cook Children's
- Neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) | Cook Children's
- Parents of a preemie? We have a guide | Cook Children's
- Preemies and micropreemies | Cook Children's
- What is a preemie or micropreemie? | Cook Children's
- A word on wipes | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Baby's first bowel movements | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Breaking up gas | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Buying diapers | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Changing diapers | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Cleaning baby clothes | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Common diaper rashes and treatments | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Diapers: disposable or cloth? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Diarrhea in babies | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How can i tell if my baby is constipated? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to change a newborn baby’s diaper and prevent diaper rash | Cook Children’s
- Swaddling: is it safe for your baby? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Tips for dressing your baby | American Academy of Pediatrics
- To swaddle or not to swaddle | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Colic relief tips for parents | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How do you cope with a colicky baby? | Cook Children's
- How to calm a fussy baby: tips for parents and caregivers | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pacifiers and thumb sucking | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pacifiers: satisfying your baby's needs | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Practical pacifier principles | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Responding to your baby's cries | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Self-soothing: help your baby learn this life skill | American Academy of Pediatrics
- What is the period of purple crying? | Cook Children's
- Breast feed or bottle feed? | Cook Children's
- Breastfeeding benefits your baby's immune system | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Breastfeeding: AAP policy explained | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Dad's role in breastfeeding | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Dining in with your newborn | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to tell if baby is getting enough milk | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Need help with bottle feeding? | Cook Children's
- Need help with breast feeding? | Cook Children's
- Providing Breast Milk For Premature And Ill Newborns | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Why breastfeeding parents need more support | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Amount and schedule of baby formula feedings | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Breast feed or bottle feed? | Cook Children's
- Choosing a baby formula | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Forms of baby formula: powder, concentrate & ready-to-feed | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Formula buying tips | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to safely prepare baby formula with water | American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to sterilize and warm baby bottles safely | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Is homemade baby formula safe? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Probiotics in infant formula | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Why do infants need baby formula instead of cow's milk? | American Academy of Pediatrics
- 11 common conditions in newborns | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Jaundice in newborns | American Academy of Pediatrics
- Complex neonatal surgery | Cook Children's
- Feeding issues | Cook Children's
- Hyperinsulinism | Cook Children's
- Neonatal neurology and neurosurgery| Cook Children's
- Newborn craniofacial surgery | Cook Children's
- Newborn gastrointestinal surgery | Cook Children's
- Newborn heart surgery | Cook Children's
- Newborn stroke | Cook Children's
- Respiratory care | Cook Children's
- Therapeutic hypothermia | Cook Children's
- What's an undescended testicle? | Cook Children's
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