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0 to 6 months
Squeaks, smiles, giggles and yawns. Your little treasure certainly holds the key to your heart. Still, there are times a cry or shriek will set your mind racing.
There are so many things to do before bringing baby home from the hospital. One thing is for certain, if you have a car, you’ll need a properly-installed rear-facing infant car seat to bring your baby home safely.
Packing for the hospital is not quite as simple as packing for a weekend trip since you leave home pregnant, and return with an extra bundle of joy. Your baby will need some amenities and don’t forget your labour coach either. Here's what to pack for the hospital when having a baby.
Getting enough sleep during the first months of your baby's life means adjusting to your own new sleep habits and those of your baby.
Here are a few things that might help with getting baby to sleep and to help you get sleep:
How will you feed your newborn?
Baby’s first bath will be a new experience for both of you, so give yourself plenty of time to relax and enjoy it. In the beginning, you should give your baby a sponge bath twice a week or as needed, until the umbilical cord heals.
Around the six-month mark, your baby will probably show signs of being ready for bites of their first food. This is unofficially called the “om-nom-nom” stage because it’s among the more common sounds you’ll hear from them around this time.
