Highlights Breastfeeding provides your baby with all the nutrition needed during the first 6 months of life. Any amount of breastfeeding offers benefits for both you and your baby. Breastfeeding is a learning process that you and your baby will…

Highlights There are several ways to feed your baby, depending on what best suits you both. The World Health Organization recommends that you give your baby breastmilk for their first 6 months. If you don’t plan to breastfeed, you can…

Highlights Learning about newborn baby health helps parents understand what’s normal and when to see a doctor. Babies have natural reflexes, like sucking and rooting, which are examined during regular health checks. A healthy newborn will show a range of…

Highlights Generally, a bath 2 to 3 times per week is enough to keep your newborn baby’s skin clean. If they like to be bathed, it’s fine to bath them more frequently. Make sure you support your baby’s head and…

Основные моменты Уход за пуповинной культей новорожденного помогает предотвратить инфекцию. Остаток пупка отпадет сам по себе через неделю-две и станет пупком вашего малыша. Соблюдение правил гигиены — лучший способ ускорить заживление. Обратитесь к врачу или другому медицинскому работнику, если область…

Highlights Swaddling, when done correctly, can help your baby settle and sleep on their back during the early months. Stop swaddling or wrapping your baby as soon as they show signs of attempting to roll onto their tummy. A safe…

Highlights The child health nurse service is available to families with children from birth to school age. Your child health nurse offers information, guidance, and support on issues related to parenthood and child health and development. There are key times…

Muscle tone Moving their arms and legs (not limp or ‘floppy’). Head shape Might be an unusual shape from birth, should go back to a normal shape by around 6 weeks. Reflexes Typically present from birth for a term newborn:…

Highlights Most babies and toddlers need to wear nappies until they’re at least 2 years of age. It’s common for toddlers to wear nappies at night time, even after they are toilet trained during the day. Disposable nappies tend to…

Highlights Access to some government benefits may depend on whether your child receives routine vaccinations. ‘Vaccination’ is when your child receives a vaccine, and ‘immunisation’ is the process of becoming protected after vaccination. Immunisation protects you, your child, and your…