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Caring for Your Baby: The First Year

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  1. Introducing Foods Including Peanut, Eggs, and Dairy

    Learn when your baby can have solid foods and how to introduce egg, peanut, and dairy safely.

  2. Things to Watch for in Baby’s First Weeks

    Learn about what to watch for in your newborn.

  3. Well-Baby Checkups

    Learn about what to expect at your baby's first doctor's appointments.

  4. Sleep Safety for Your Baby

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