going home with baby
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A simple guide to bringing your baby home from the hospital for first time moms.TRANSCRIPT
BRINGING HOME BABY
GOING HOME WITH YOUR CHILD:A SIMPLE GUIDE
What not to do...
And this, too...
Also, don't forget the baby!
ESSENTIALS
1. diapers
2. breast feeding supplies or formula
3. car seat
4. crib/bassinet
5. other stuff (wipes, diaper cream, etc...)
In-laws optional
Car Seats
website info (or Google car seat laws NJ):
http://www.nj.gov/lps/hts/childseats/childseats_newlaw.html
-go to AAA or local police department for proper installation
BACK TO SLEEP
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS/Pages/sids.aspx
What to Read
-NO BOOK IS YOUR BABY!!!
-What to Expect series
-AAP books
-Omnivore's Dilemma
What NOT to read
DR. GOOGLE!
Pediatrician
-you must choose, but choose wisely...
-prenatal visit
-MD must be a partner you will trust to help you weed thru the BS and over-information age we live in
-beware online ranking sites, as many are angry people (happy people usually do not post)
-ask friends!
When to call the MD?
-ANYTIME!
-if you are made to feel you cannot, get a new MD
FEVER
-rectal temp >100.4
-age
-beware fever phobia (after 3mths)
VOMITING
BREATHING
-periodic breathing
FEEDING
CRYING
-colic vs. not colic
In Closing
-not easy, never was
-if it is, you aren't trying hard enough
-fun, tiring
-follow up with your MD as instructed
-ask lots of questions
-prepare for adventure
Choose your own adventure!