The little suction bulb they give you at the hospital comes in handy, for cleaning up the mucus left from the birthing, keep it close by for those incidents that you may need to use when least expected. When lying the baby down for nap or bedtime, make sure the newborn is lying on his or her back. This is recommended to help prevent SIDS. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). When or before the baby is 12 weeks old,take the bumper pads out of the crib and keep the crib clear of pillows, stuffed animals, and other things that could cause suffocation.

The new baby will need to be fed, bathed, diaper changed, and care for the umbilical cord. Sponge the baby with luke warm water, until the cord comes off. Alcohol dabbed on with a cotton ball can help this occur, sometimes sooner than the expected. When the cord falls off give baths in baby tub, make sure to test the water temp. Feed the baby every 3 to 4 hrs up to 4 oz of formula or if breast feeding every two hours, 20 minutes on each breast. Change the little ones diaper when it is wet or poopy. Hope these tips help, enjoy the little bundle of joy.

After making sure you have the basics of a safe place for him to sleep, supplies for feeding, clothes and blankets, and a fully stocked first aid kit including a rectal thermometer, there is not much else to do but enjoy your new little bundle of beauty. However not everyone considers a few key things.

Make sure the crib is not near a window or vent. While sleeping, the body temperature can be greatly altered if there is a breeze from a window or if a heat output is too near. Get an air purifier to eliminate any pet hair, dust, etc in the air. Many allergies can form from inhaling foreign things. That little nose needs to be able to be clear.

If breastfeeding, there are certain foods you may need to avoid in addition to any allergies you may have. Dairy, nuts, seafood, spicy foods, and medications are a small list of things that could aggravate your infant through your breast milk.

When bathing your infant, have all the supplies you'll need ready in the bathroom at arms reach. There are many stylish water temperature checkers to keep the water at the right temperature. Do not ever leave your baby in a room unattended, unless she is sleeping and you have a monitor.
There are many other things that will arise. Always go with your gut and the input of a knowledgeable friend or Dr, and most of all give your child all the love you have.

Your nursery can be a lot of fun to decorate. You can go with pink for a girl or blue for a boy. You can decorate in yellows or greens if you are waiting to find out the sex of your baby. Purchasing a crib set is the best way to go for this room. These sets come with several different pieces you will need for the room. They will have a crib sheet, crib bumper, diaper holder, and various other items. These will all match. This makes it a lot easier to decorate once you pick out this part of the babies room.

You will want to get a crib and a cute mobile to go over it for the baby to enjoy. Remember to put the crib bumper on the outside of the crib for safety. You can find different cute hangings to place on the wall. Pictures or fabric pieces can look great on the wall. Pick out a cute nightlight to go with the room. Do not forget some kind of rocking chair. This will be perfect for those late night feedings. Make the room look cute, but comfortable at the same time. Your baby will be happy as long as you are there with them.

is one of the most rewarding and happiest events that can take place in a person's life. But, there are a lot of new issues you will be facing with the added addition, one of those issues will restructuring your household budget to accommodate your baby. While many people can't wait until their baby arrives, many more don't always realize the financial implications involved with a new baby.

As adults when finances aren't always what they should be, we make accommodations for those lapses by simply doing without. When you bring a new baby home there are things that your baby needs that you simply cannot do without, items such as diapers, wipes and formula. Another consideration is that your baby requires specialized items such as shampoos, soaps and laundry detergents because of their sensitivities. The question now becomes; "how do I accommodate these financial changes?" Here are a few tips in that area that can help you in the financial area.

Deciding what is and what is not a necessity for your child is top priority. Although we all want the best for our children, let's face it, we tend to spoil our children and sometimes we consider things that are actually luxuries as necessities. The key is prioritizing what is truly necessary and what is not and spending accordingly.

Never turn down an offer of baby clothing or items. Many parents over buy or have more than they can ever use thanks to family and friends, this means you may be receiving items never used, which can save you a lot of money.

Sleep is important, but in those first few weeks, or months for some, this might seem like it’s impossible to be had. The key to this is to take naps when your baby does. If you have the great fortune of being at home (and most people will because of maternity leave), then you need to adapt your baby’s sleep patterns yourself. In order to keep baby’s naps regular during the day, you should try to keep daylight a factor in everything. Many babies have issues with mixing up night and day past the first four weeks of their lives when parents or relatives put them in the dark for every nap. This can spell trouble for you later on.

Learning to identify your baby’s schedule is as simple as taking up a piece of paper and a notepad. Once you have a general idea of how your baby is sleeping and at what times, you can help yourself by staying on schedule. Feeding your baby on at regular intervals during the day will help and you can easily identify an eating pattern in the first few weeks of life. As a result, you will find that your nights might be interrupted, but you’re much more willing to give up a few hours when you’ve all ready caught up during the day.