| Having a baby is a great time and is a lot of fun for | | | | always support the head and neck when holding the |
| the parents. It can also be a very stressful time for | | | | baby upright or laying the newborn down. |
| new parents if they don't know what to do when they | | | | If you are using a carrier, stroller, or a car seat then |
| take the baby home from the hospital. Here are a few | | | | keep in mind the baby should always be securely |
| bits of advice to help new parents after they get their | | | | fastened in to the device. You should also limit a |
| newborn home from the hospital. | | | | newborn's activity that may be too bumpy or rough. |
| New parents might want to consider getting some help | | | | A newborn baby is much too fragile to play roughly |
| after they take their newborn baby home. Think about | | | | and should never be bounced on someone's knee or |
| enlisting help from family and friends to get through the | | | | thrown in the air. |
| first few weeks at home with your newborn until you | | | | When coming home from the hospital you should have |
| are comfortable with your parenting skills. Some | | | | a baby change station already set up. A baby change |
| people even hire a baby nurse to help them after the | | | | station is a place where you can easily change your |
| get home. | | | | baby's diapers and/or clothes and have all of the |
| If you are a new parent and haven't had the pleasure | | | | supplies you'll need within reach. You can purchase a |
| of being around newborns then their fragility can be | | | | changing table from most stores that sell baby |
| very frightening. Here are a few basic tips to | | | | furniture, or you can use a bed or a well padded, clean |
| remember when handling your newborn baby: Always | | | | floor. For changing diapers you will want to be well |
| be careful to support your newborn baby's head and | | | | stocked up on clean diapers, fasteners (if you are |
| neck. Newborn baby's necks are not strong and can't | | | | using cloth diapers), diaper ointment (for rashes), warm |
| support the weight of their head, always cradle the | | | | water, a clean washcloth, and baby wipes (cotton balls |
| baby's head when you are carrying the newborn and | | | | are a good alternative to baby wipes). |