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Caring for Your Baby: The First Year

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  1. Bath Time

    Learn about bathing your newborn.

  2. Breast Milk, Formula, or Both?

    Learn about options for feeding your newborn.

  3. Burping, Hiccups, and Spitting Up

    Learn about newborn burping, hiccups & spitting up — causes, comfort tips, safe feeding positions & when to contact your pediatrician.

  4. Coping with Crying

    Find out how to handle crying in newborns.

  5. Developmental Milestones: 3 to 12 Months

    Parents are always on the lookout for their baby’s important important milestones: the first time he smiles, rolls over, sits up, talks, and walks.

  6. Diaper Care

  7. Diarrhea, Vomiting, and Dehydration in Newborns

    Learn about signs of illness in your newborn.

  8. Home Safety, Carrying Baby, and Pacifers

    Your child’s home should be the safest place in the world for him. Closely following some simple rules will help to ensure his safety at all times.

  9. Rashes, Skin Conditions, and Birthmarks of the Newborn

    No baby is born with perfect skin. Most newborns have normal rashes during the first weeks of life.

  10. Signs of Illness: Fever, Breathing, Tummy Troubles, Congestion, and Ear Infections

    Learn about signs of illness in your newborn.

Schedule Your Baby’s First Checkup

Call your baby’s doctor the day after birth to schedule their first appointment. This visit will help you get to know your pediatrician’s office and establish routines for your baby’s care.

Find a CHKD Pediatrician Near You

From the moment you hold your baby, they’re learning about you. Your touch, warmth, and voice help them feel safe and loved, even before they understand your words. It’s completely normal to feel uncertain as a new parent; no one expects you to have all the answers. Be patient with yourself and your baby — you’ll learn together. Over time, your baby will show you what comforts them, and as you begin to understand their cues, your confidence will grow. Enjoy this precious time. Before you know it, you’ll be waving goodbye at the school bus stop.

Your Baby, From Birth to 12 Months

CHKD pediatricians have compiled answers to some of the most common questions they hear from parents and caregivers, creating a helpful library of topics to guide you through your baby’s first year.

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Taking Care of Baby

Keep your baby healthy and comfortable with these expert tips on feeding, diaper changes, umbilical cord care, bath time, and more.

Resources for Parents
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Healthy Baby

Know what’s normal and what’s not. From fever to breathing issues, learn key signs of illness to watch for and when to call your pediatrician.

Baby's First Weeks
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Safety and Your Baby

Always keep your baby safe at home and on the go. Find pediatrician-approved safety information to help create a safe, healthy environment for your baby.

Baby Safety Tips for Parents

Find answers to questions you might have during your child’s first year. Search our newborn care guide, developed by CHKD Medical Group pediatricians.

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Gain Confidence in Parenting

Classes, Conferences, and More

Classes, conferences, webinars, and more for parents and professionals interested in gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in parenting and child care.

Classes, Conferences, and More