Caring for a young infant seems complicated and overwhelming. But most parents do quite well! The key to having fun with your baby is self-confidence; other details matter much less. Here are my thoughts, to help you feel confident and self-assured. |
| Review the schedule of expected visits and immunizations here. | Visit Schedule .pdf | Visit Schedule .htm |
| Routine instructions for BREAST fed newborns. | Newborn Instructions: BREAST FED infants .pdf | Newborn Instructions: BREAST FED infants .htm |
| Routine instructions for BOTTLE fed newborns. | Newborn Instructions: FORMULA FED infants .pdf | Newborn Instructions: FORMULA FED infants .htm |
| Eating habits begin early! The feeding routines you start now can help prevent obesity later. | Obesity Prevention in Infants .pdf | Obesity Prevention in Infants .htm |
| I recommend starting solid foods between 4 and 6 months of age. | Starting Solids .pdf | Starting Solids .htm |
Read to your baby every day! Start by age 2 months. Here are some books we enjoyed reading to my daughter. Read-Aloud Delaware's website also has excellent recommendations for books. | Dr. E.'s Book List .pdf Read-Aloud Delaware | Dr. E.'s Book List .htm |
| Want to sleep well? You can teach your infant good sleep hygeine. | Sleep Hygeine .pdf | Sleep Hygeine .htm |
| You can read about infant car seats here. | Car Seats .pdf | Car Seats .htm |
| You can have your car seat inspected, so that you feel assured that the seat is safe and installed correctly. | Car Seat Inspection Sites .pdf | Car Seat Inspection Sites .htm |
| If you have concerns about routine childhood immunizations, I hope I can reassure you. Here is extensive information. | Immunizations Are Safe and Effective .pdf | Immunizations Are Safe and Effective .htm |
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