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Nine months of excited anticipation and finally your precious bundle makes his debut! Gosh, you cant wait to show him off to the world. Only now you have to make the transition from having hospital staff support to doing it all yourself. All of the responsibilities now fall on Mom and Dad. Yikes! Suddenly it dawns on you; you’ve never done this before.

Relax! Remember every parent goes through momentary panic at the idea of first-time baby care. The great news is all babies survive those first few days at home with new parents without a scratch, so don’t worry, yours will too. You’ll easily manage those first few days and weeks by arming yourself with a little education about baby care basics before your baby is born. That will carry you through everything from diaper rash and diaper bags, to bottles and burping.

Be Sure to Ask for Help

The most challenging are the first few weeks with your new baby. Dont be afraid to ask for help. Having helper can be a great calming influence. Even better is one with experience who can be an invaluable source of advice and information. Please note that a mothers body needs to adjust to the postpartum stage of her pregnancy. That requires rest for Mom as well as baby. The rest will speed your recovery as well as build your confidence in your new parenting role. Someone who can pick up the slack in the baby care department while you’re resting will be worth their weight in gold.

Lots of Kisses and Cuddles

Those first days and weeks are the time you and your new little one bond with each other. Both of you will enjoy every bit of the cuddling you can get during this time. Your baby will thrive under your gentle touch, physical closeness and the sound of your voice. All of these contribute to your and your baby’s well being. During these first days and weeks, you cannot spoil your baby by giving him too much cuddle time. Pick him up to your hearts content, hold him close, and sing and talk to him. Both parents need to get equal time on the snuggle part of caring for your baby. Dad needs his bonding time with baby too.

Question and Answers for Baby Care

Baby care basics are made up mostly of feeding, sleeping, diapering, and bathing. Those little bundles do very little else during their first weeks! Answers to your questions about baby care basics are easily found. You have a virtual library of baby care books available to you. Have a couple on hand before your babys born so you’ll be prepared before the first labor pains even hit. Your doctor is another valuable source of information on baby care basics. You’ll be seeing her frequently during your baby’s first year and you’ll have ample opportunity to quiz her for answers.

A new baby can be both a frightening and an exciting adventure. Educate yourself so you’ll make many of your would be concerns about baby care basics and the process smaller or non-existent before your bundle comes home.