A newborn can feel like a new parent after you bring him home to you, but there are still a few things to consider.
You may want to avoid the dreaded baby sitter, which can lead to the worst possible outcome for a baby.
And don’t forget that newborns may need to stay in a crib for the duration of the birth.
This article will walk you through the basics of pre-natal care and help you get to know your newborn better.
If you’ve already read our previous articles on pre-nursing, we know what you’re thinking, so let’s start with that.
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First Aid: The First Aid Kit You can’t have an emergency, baby!
Your first aid kit should contain basic supplies like gauze, bandages, and oxygen.
The kit should also include a bandage or mask, a towel, and a bandages pad.
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First aid kit: This kit is very basic.
There’s no oxygen, no bandages.
It’s just gauze.
You’ll need a mask, bandage, and towel.
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First-aid kit: The first aid kits are a bit more advanced.
You can use a mask to help you breathe, and bandages to help your baby stay warm.
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First bed: This is your newborn’s first bed.
It should have a pillow, some blankets, a pillow case, and plenty of towels.
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First crib: You can find a crib that fits your baby and his crib should have two cribs.
It may be a bit of a pain to figure out how to put the cribs together.
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First nursing: If you don’t have a nurse, a nurse should be a good first-aid assistant.
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First lap: This lap is for the baby’s first breast to nurse.
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First diaper change: This change is a lot easier than you think.
Just pull out the diaper and place it on the baby.
It shouldn’t hurt!
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First cuddle: This isn’t a big deal.
Just put a towel over your baby’s head and gently squeeze your baby.
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First wash: You’re going to need to wash the baby at least once a day.
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First bottle: You’ll want to make sure you have at least one bottle of infant formula.
If your baby isn’t bottle-feeding, you can bottle-feed him instead.
You should also use the bottle for snacks.
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First baby shower: This shower should be for the first baby shower after you get your first baby.
You don’t need to get your own baby shower.
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First feeding: If your first feeding isn’t perfect, you’ll need to wait until the baby is hungry.
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First time: This should be your first time to put your baby to bed.
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First nap: This will be your last nap before you go back to sleep.
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First bath: This bath is the last time you’ll ever put your child to bed before you get out of bed.
You’re also not allowed to take your baby outside of the shower.
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First towel change: You should always take your towel off for washing.
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First nightstand: You need a nightstand for this one.
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First breast pump: This means the breast you pump is ready to nurse, but you’ll want the pump to be at least 30% full.
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First birth control pill: The pill is an oral birth control.
You won’t be able to use it at home unless you have a pharmacist’s prescription.
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First formula: This can be used for the next few months.
If the bottle doesn’t contain enough water, you may want a refill.
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First pacifier: You may need a pacifier to keep the baby from choking on his first milk.
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First shampoo: Your baby may need shampoo to get the hair in place.
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First dress: You probably won’t want to wear a bra until you’ve had the chance to wear the dress a few times.
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First pillow: You don’s and don’ts about pillows.
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First diapers change: After you’ve gotten a good feel for the new diaper, you want to take it off to let your baby breathe.
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First shower: Before you shower, you need to change your clothes.
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First dressing: You will want to change the clothes a few days before your baby is born.
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First meal: You might need to cook the food yourself.
You might also want to cook some vegetables.
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First playtime: Your child will be learning about different toys.
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First music: You are a musician and you might need some new instruments.
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First toy: This might be the first time your child plays with a toy.
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First movie: This may be the last movie they see.
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First book: This