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Caring for Your Baby: The First Year

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

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  1. Infant Feeding and Allergy Prevention

    Learn how early feeding choices and introducing foods may help prevent allergies, plus safe timing and tips for starting solids.

  2. Introducing Foods Including Peanut, Eggs, and Dairy

    Learn when and how to safely introduce peanut, egg, and dairy to your baby to help reduce food allergy risk and support healthy feeding habits.

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

    Learn about common newborn rashes, skin conditions, and birthmarks, what’s normal, home care tips, and when to contact your pediatrician.

  4. Sleep Safety for Your Baby

    Learn safe sleep guidelines for your baby, including crib safety, sleep positioning, and tips to reduce the risk of SIDS and sleep-related injuries.

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

    Warning signs of illness in newborns, including fever, breathing problems, feeding issues, congestion, and ear infections—and when to call your pediatrician.

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

Search Our Newborn Care Guide

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Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your child's physician. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your child's physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding a medical condition.