Baby is meeting the world for the first time, and they are the absolute center of it. If they are joined by first time parents, the amount of learning for everyone can feel overwhelming. Routines are still forming so patience, helping hands and kindness can go a long way.
What’s Inside?
- Tummy time play mat & toys because newborns don’t go far and need to build that neck & shoulder strength
- Changing Pad to keep your floor, furniture & tummy time mat dry & clean
- Emergency Stache of Hello Bello diapers (sizes 1 & 2) and baby wipes
- Pacifier / Teether wipes for all the drops on the floor or when your dog steals their toys
- Diaper Baggies to keep the stinky messes under control
- Bottle brush to clean up after any bottle time meals
- Please follow all manufacturer safety directions & visit their website for more info
Baby Basics
Sleep
Babies sleep a lot. 15-16 hours, with 2-3 naps. Sounds dreamy, right?
Safe Sleep ABCs – babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs and in a Crib (or bassinet)
Holding Baby
Holding newborns can be intimidating, but it’s one of the sweetest experiences! Because they are still building neck strength, the most important thing to remember is to support their neck when picking up, setting down or holding. Most are able to support their own heads by 4 months.
One of the easiest tricks is to hold them like a football; on their back along your forearms with their head nestled in the crook of one of your arms.
Feeding
Babies give clues they are hungry. Watch for lip smacking, tongue movement or hands in mouth as signs baby may be hungry. Every baby is different, but here are typical feeding patterns for this age:
- 0-1 Months: 2-3 oz every 2-3 hours
- 2-3 Months: 3-5 oz every 2-4 hours
Diapers
- Wet 5-6 daily; Dirty 2-3 daily
- For girls, wipe front to back
- For boys, remember to point the penis facing down in diaper so it doesn’t leak out of the top. You might also want to cover it while you’re cleaning so you don’t get sprayed!