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Being a New Mom

Caring For Your Baby

We are here to help and make sure you're confident caring for your baby.

See our Caring for Your Baby A-Z Services List

A new baby brings joy but also challenges to daily life. We are here to help and make sure you feel confident caring for your baby when you leave the hospital as well as in the weeks, months and years to follow.

Mother breastfeeding baby
Feeding
Choosing how to feed your baby has life-long effects for your baby and for you. What you have seen and learned about infant feeding from your family, friends, and teachers is likely to influence your attitude and perceptions.
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Mother holding baby while she is being examined
Early Development
We are here to support and advise you every step of the way to make sure your baby’s mental and physical development are healthy and safe.
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Baby in a diaper
Diapering
ChristianaCare shares diapering tips such as making sure that everything you need is within your reach. A skill that every parent quickly masters, diapering is a rite of passage that only gets easier the more you do it.
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Baby having a bath and smiling at his mom
Bathing
Bathing your baby is a lot of fun, but if you’re a new mom you’ll want to make sure you wash their fragile bodies properly, without causing harm.
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A sleeping baby
Sleeping
ChristianaCare can help you to identify some risks of having your baby sleep in your bed such as suffocation, strangulation, and entrapment. We want to help make sure your baby sleeps safely once you get home.
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Smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for the health of both you and your baby. Not only will it help you live longer, but it will prevent them from any risk of passive smoking which can be very dangerous for their young lungs.
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Baby safe and happy in a car seat
Car Seat Safety
When taking your baby out and about in your vehicle, you’ll need to make sure they are comfortably and securely seated for the entire ride.
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Caring for Your Baby A-Z Services List

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Bathing

Bathing your baby is a lot of fun, but if you’re a new mom you’ll want to make sure you wash their fragile bodies properly, and without causing harm.

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Car Seat Safety

When taking your baby out and about in your vehicle, you’ll need to make sure they are comfortably and securely seated for the entire ride.

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Diapering

A skill that every parent quickly masters, diapering is a rite of passage that only gets easier the more you do it.

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Early Development

Your baby goes through an incredible amount of development in its early years which need to be nurtured and encouraged wherever possible.

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Feeding

Choosing how to feed your baby has life-long effects for your baby and for you.

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NICU Education

Your baby’s care team is well prepared and specially trained to care for your baby’s needs. Our team is here to support you and your baby.

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Sleeping

It may feel natural to share your bed with your baby to ease distress and maintain a feeling of closeness. However, it's not always recommended.

Smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for the health of both you and your baby. Find out more on our website.