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Your Baby at One Week

New Baby Means New Routines  End feeding when you see your baby is full. Your  Check for fever, which is a rectal temperature of  Start new routines for bathing, feeding, sleeping, baby may: 100.4F/38.0C or higher. and playing daily. . Turn away  Fevers are serious in babies 30 months and  Learn ways to comfort your baby. . Close mouth younger. Call your child’s doctor or nurse if your . Gently touch your baby’s head . Relax hands baby has a temperature of 100.4F or higher. . Rock your baby If Breastfeeding Keeping your baby healthy Helping your family adjust  Breastfeed 8-12 times per day.  Wash your hands often.  Keep up family routines.  Make sure your baby has 6-8 wet diapers a day.  Avoid crowds.  Give your other children small, safe ways to help  Wait until your baby is 4-6 weeks old before  Have everyone who touches the baby wash their with the baby. using a pacifier. hands first.  Spend special time alone with each child.  Need help? . A breastfeeding specialist can help you learn Keeping Your Baby Safe Sleep and Your Baby how to position your baby to make you more  Keep your car and your home smoke free.  Put your baby to sleep on his or her back. comfortable.  Your baby should sleep in a safe crib, . WIC has nursing supplies for mothers who Car safety in your room – not in your bed. breastfeed.  The car safety seat should be in the middle of . Swaddle or tuck blankets around your baby. the back seat facing backwards in all vehicles. . Do not use loose, soft bedding or toys in the If Formula Feeding  Your baby should never be in a seat with a crib such as comforters, pillows, or pillow-like  Offer your baby 2 oz of formula every 2-3 hours, passenger air bag. bumper pads. more if baby is still hungry.  Always wear a seat belt. . Use a crib with slats that are close together  Hold your baby so you can look at each other  Never drink and drive. – 2 3/8 inches apart or less. while feeding.  Keep the baby from getting too warm or too  Do not prop the bottle. Keeping your baby safe from burns cold.  You can give your baby a pacifier when sleeping.  Keep your baby safe from hot water and hot  Help wake your baby for feedings by: drinks. . Patting Caring for Your Baby  Do not drink hot liquids while holding your baby. . Changing diaper  Take a first aid and infant CPR class.  Set your water heater lower than 120F. . Undressing  Have a list of phone numbers for emergencies.  Test your baby’s bathwater with your wrist.  You need your rest too! Keep the number for your baby’s doctor handy. Try to sleep or rest when your baby sleeps.  Keep your baby out of the sun; use sunscreen Taking Care of Yourself only if there is no shade.  Ask for help! Let friends and family help with Feeding Your Baby . It is normal for your baby to get rashes from shopping, meals, or any other help you need.  Feed only breast milk or iron-fortified formula 4-8 weeks of age. Call your child’s doctor or  Feeling blue? It’s normal for new moms to for your baby’s first 6 months. Don’t give your baby nurse if you are worried. feel lots of different emotions. water! Call your child’s doctor or nurse  Feed when your baby is hungry. Your baby may: Taking your baby’s temperature if you feel sad, blue, or overwhelmed . Put hand to mouth  Use a rectal thermometer, not an ear for more than a few days. . Suck thermometer. A rectal thermometer takes the . Fuss temperature in your baby’s bottom. Revised January 2012 *This form is based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' Bright Futures Guidelines, 3rd Edition. What to Expect at Your Baby’s One Month Visit We will talk about:  Any concerns you have about your baby  Feeding your baby and watching him or her grow Your Baby  How your baby is doing with your whole family  Your health and recovery at One  Your plans to go back to school or work  Caring for and protecting Week your baby To Learn More  Safety at home and in the car Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222

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