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1 Month WCC Parent Handout

1 Month WCC Parent Handout

Bright Parent Handout 1 Visit Here are some suggestions from Bright Futures experts that be of value to your family. How You Are Feeling Safety • Pat, rock, undress, or change the diaper to • Taking care of yourself gives you the energy • Use a rear-facing car safety seat in all wake your baby to feed. to care for your baby. Remember to go for vehicles. • Feed your baby when you see signs of your postpartum checkup. • Never put your baby in the front seat of a hunger. • Call for help if you feel sad or blue, or very vehicle with a passenger air bag. • Putting hand to mouth tired for more than a few days. • Always wear your seat belt and never drive • Sucking, rooting, and fussing

• Know that returning to work or school is hard SAFETY after using alcohol or drugs. • End feeding when you see signs your baby for many parents. • Keep your car and home smoke free. is full.

PARENTALWELL-BEING • Find safe, loving child care for your baby. You • Keep hanging cords or strings away from and • Turning away can ask us for help. necklaces and bracelets off of your baby. • Closing the mouth • If you plan to go back to work or school, • Keep a hand on your baby when changing • Relaxed arms and hands start thinking about how you can keep clothes or the diaper. • Breastfeed or bottle-feed 8–12 per . breastfeeding. Your Baby and Family • Burp your baby during natural feeding breaks. • Having 5–8 wet diapers and 3–4 stools each Getting to Know Your Baby • Plan with your partner, friends, and family to day shows your baby is eating well. • Have simple routines each day for bathing, have for yourself. FEEDING ROUTINES If Breastfeeding feeding, sleeping, and playing. • Take time with your partner too. • Continue to take your prenatal vitamins. • Put your baby to sleep on his back. • Let us know if you are having any problems • In your room. and cannot make ends meet. There are • When breastfeeding is going well (usually at • Not in your bed. resources in our community that can help 4–6 ), you can offer your baby a bottle or pacifier. • In a crib, with slats less than 2 3/8 inches you. apart. • Join a new parents group or call us for help If Formula Feeding • With the crib’s sides always up. to connect to others if you feel alone and • Always prepare, heat, and store formula safely. If you need help, ask us. • If using a playpen, make sure the weave is lonely. less than ¼ inch and never leave the baby in • Call for help if you are ever hit or hurt by • Feed your baby 2 oz every 2–3 . If your it with the drop side down. someone and if you and your baby are not baby is still hungry, you can feed more. safe at home. • Hold and cuddle your baby often. FAMILYADJUSTMENT • Hold your baby so you can look at each other. INFANTADJUSTMENT • Tummy time—put your baby on his tummy • Prepare for an emergency/illness. • Do not prop the bottle. • Keep a first-aid kit in your home. when awake and you are there to . What to Expect at Your • Crying is normal and may increase when • Learn infant CPR. your baby is 6–8 weeks old. • Have a list of emergency phone numbers. Baby’s 2 Month Visit • When your baby is crying, comfort him by • Know how to take your baby’s temperature We will talk about talking, patting, stroking, and rocking. rectally. Call us if it is 100.4°F (38.0°C) • Taking care of yourself and your family or higher. • Never your baby. • Sleep and crib safety • Wash your hands often to help your baby • If you feel upset, put your baby in a safe • Keeping your home safe for your baby place; call for help. stay healthy. • Getting back to work or school and finding Feeding Your Baby child care

• Feed your baby only breast milk or iron- • Feeding your baby fortified formula in the first 4–6 .

Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222 Child safety seat inspection: 1-866-SEATCHECK; seatcheck.org

The recommendations in this publication do not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. Original document included as part of Bright Futures Tool and Resource Kit. Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics. All Rights Reserved. The American Academy of Pediatrics does not review or endorse any modifications made to this document and in no shall the AAP be liable for any such changes.

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