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HEALTHY BABY
Everyone has an idea about how to care for a baby. Ask a question as a new mom and you are sure to get myriad answers. With help from the American Academy of Pediatrics—the organization that represents our nation’s dedicated and knowledgeable pediatricians—we have distilled all the vital information you need to take good care of your baby. Keep it handy and refer to it often. This information—as well as input from your support system of doctors, parents, friends, grandparents, and other moms—will insure that you are ready to embrace your new job.
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What to Ask, When to Start |
Finding your baby’s first doctor; here’s how to tell if it’s a good fit. |
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Breast or Bottle? |
How to decide what’s right for you. |
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Your Baby’s Developmental Milestones |
First smile, sitting up, walking: a chart of all the firsts your baby will be experiencing in year one. |
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New Baby Basics |
Here is your “cheat sheet” for taking care of your baby: how to bathe, feed, dress, and more. |
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Sleep 101 |
Sleeping through the night is a rite of passage—here’s how to get it to happen sooner, rather than later. |
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Make Food Fun |
Bananas, rice cereal, mashed peas… what solids your baby should be eating and when to start. |
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Skin Like a Baby |
Here are the ways to deal with the most common baby skin conditions. |
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Immunization Chart |
A handy guide to help you plan for your baby’s shots: the key to preventive care. |
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As part of our mission to encourage dialogue between women and the medical community, Plum is available free of charge to all doctors for distribution to their patients.
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