Chapter 5: The First Four Weeks
During the first few weeks, you will hopefully move into a regular routine of caring for your baby.
Things that can be especially to learn about this first month can include:
- the essentials of breastfeeding, including the importance of setting breastfeeding goals and how to be supportive of breastfeeding
- how to prepare formula if your baby isn't breastfeeding
- whether to feed your baby on demand or on a schedule
- baby basics, such as changing diapers, burping, dressing, and changing your baby
In addition to all of those topics, Chapter 5 of The Everything® Father's First Year Book includes a nice summary of your baby's expected growth and development, a discussion of common health problems newborns may face, and how to recognize the signs of postpartum depression.
Next Chapter: Your Baby's Second and Third Month
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