going home with baby

BRINGING HOME BABY

GOING HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:A SIMPLE GUIDE

What not to do...

And this, too...

Also, don't forget the baby!

ESSENTIALS

1. diapers

2. breast feeding supplies or formula

3. car seat

4. crib/bassinet

5. other stuff (wipes, diaper cream, etc...)

In-laws optional

Car Seats

website info (or Google car seat laws NJ):

http://www.nj.gov/lps/hts/childseats/childseats_newlaw.html

-go to AAA or local police department for proper installation

BACK TO SLEEP

http://www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS/Pages/sids.aspx

What to Read

-NO BOOK IS YOUR BABY!!!

-What to Expect series

-AAP books

-Omnivore's Dilemma

What NOT to read

DR. GOOGLE!

Pediatrician

-you must choose, but choose wisely...

-prenatal visit

-MD must be a partner you will trust to help you weed thru the BS and over-information age we live in

-beware online ranking sites, as many are angry people (happy people usually do not post)

-ask friends!

When to call the MD?

-ANYTIME!

-if you are made to feel you cannot, get a new MD

FEVER

-rectal temp >100.4

-age

-beware fever phobia (after 3mths)

VOMITING

BREATHING

-periodic breathing

FEEDING

CRYING

-colic vs. not colic

In Closing

-not easy, never was

-if it is, you aren't trying hard enough

-fun, tiring

-follow up with your MD as instructed

-ask lots of questions

-prepare for adventure

Choose your own adventure!