The educational videos in this section provide information about your new baby, from birth to 3 months old. Learn about common concerns, newborn safety, and more!
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Birth to 3 months
Newborn Medications: Vitamin K, Hepatitis B, and Erythromycin Ointment
Resource Links
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/hepB-basics-color.pdf
https://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/childbirth-and-beyond/your-babys-first-hours-life
24 Hour Newborn Testing: Bilirubin, CCHD, Hearing, and Blood spot test
Resource Links
https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/newbornscreening/materials/nbsfactsheet.pdf
Basic Car Seat Safety
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Car-Safety-Seats-Information-for-Families.aspx
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/car-seat-safety-kids/car-seat-safety-by-age/newborn-2-years
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/auto-baby-toddler.html
Cord care
Safe Sleep Practices for Your Baby
Resource Links
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/resources/caregivers/environment/look
Fever: When to Call Your Baby's Provider
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/When-to-Call-the-Pediatrician.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/fever/Pages/How-to-Take-a-Childs-Temperature.aspx
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/fever
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20047793
Newborn Bath and Skincare Guidelines
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/Pages/Bathing-Your-Newborn.aspx
https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=bathing-and-skin-care-for-the-newborn-90-P02628
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/diapers-clothing/Pages/Diaper-Rash.aspx
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/diaper-rash.html
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Infant-Water-Safety.aspx
Newborn Breastfeeding/Bottlefeeding
Resource Links
Breastfeeding
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/frequency-feeding-frequently-asked-questions-faqs/
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breastfeed-often.html
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/How-to-Tell-if-Baby-is-Getting-Enough-Milk.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/Where-We-Stand-Breastfeeding.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/pages/how-often-and-how-much-should-your-baby-eat.aspx
Formula Feeding
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/Amount-and-Schedule-of-Formula-Feedings.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/english/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/pages/how-often-and-how-much-should-your-baby-eat.aspx
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/feeding-nutrition/Pages/Practical-Bottle-Feeding-Tips.aspx
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/breast-bottle-feeding.html
https://www.marchofdimes.org/baby/feeding-your-baby-formula.aspx
Poop: How Often your Baby Should Go and What it Should Look Like
General Newborn Safety: In the House and Outdoors
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Safety-for-Your-Child-Birth-to-6-Months.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/parents/infants/safety.html
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=436&language=English
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/guide-parents.html
Tummy time
Resource Links
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/safesleepbasics/tummytime
https://pathways.org/topics-of-development/tummy-time/
Crying baby? Here's What you Can Do
Expected Development for Your Baby at 1 Month
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Developmental-Milestones-1-Month.aspx
https://kidshealth.org/en/Parents/development-1mo.html
Expected Development for Your Baby at 2 Months
Resource Links
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-2mo.html
http://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/DevelopMilestone/2Months/index.html
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002006.htm
Expected Development for your Baby at 3 months
Resource Links
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Developmental-Milestones-3-Months.aspx
http://helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/DevelopMilestone/3Months/index.html
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