Leaving the NICU

Learn what to expect when you take your baby home from the NICU, including considerations for car seats, medications and medical equipment, as well as the frequency of follow-up visits and what happens during medical visits.

Find out about typical newborn baby behaviour, and important information to keep your baby safe.

Find out about breastfeeding and other nutrition options for your newborn and how to handle spitting up and vomiting.

Discover how to hold and dress your baby and manage routine care such as bathtime, diaper changes and dental care.

Learn about some common health issues in newborns and babies, including colic, diaper rash, fever and abnormal stool.

Your newborn is going to sleep for much of the day. Learn about their sleep patterns and find information about crying and colic and what you can do to help your baby.

Attachment is the emotional tie between you and your baby. Your baby’s sense of attachment is important because it will influence how they perceive and interact with other people.

Read about coping with the challenges of taking care of a child who is ill, including how to care for yourself and maintain a healthy relationship with your partner.

Read about your newborn baby’s first movements and reflexes after birth and about the development of your baby’s eyesight, hearing, and senses of taste, touch and smell.