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Being a New Mom

Caring For Your Baby

We are here to help and make sure you're confident caring for your baby.

A new baby brings joy but also challenges to daily life. We are here to help and make sure you feel confident caring for your baby when you leave the hospital as well as in the weeks, months and years to follow.

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Caring for Your Baby A-Z Services List

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Bathing

Bathing your baby is a lot of fun, but if you’re a new mom you’ll want to make sure you wash their fragile bodies properly, and without causing harm.

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CHOP at ChristianaCare NICU

Your baby’s care team is well prepared and specially trained to care for your baby’s needs. Our team is here to support you and your baby.

Car Seat Safety

When taking your baby out and about in your vehicle, you’ll need to make sure they are comfortably and securely seated for the entire ride.

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Diapering

A skill that every parent quickly masters, diapering is a rite of passage that only gets easier the more you do it.

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Early Development

Your baby goes through an incredible amount of development in its early years which need to be nurtured and encouraged wherever possible.

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Feeding

Choosing how to feed your baby has lifelong effects for your baby and for you.

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NICU Parent Guide

A parent's guide to the NICU.

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Sleeping

It may feel natural to share your bed with your baby to ease distress and maintain a feeling of closeness. However, it's not always recommended.

Smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for the health of both you and your baby. Find out more on our website.