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Best Start - Prenatal Education Program
Newborn Care & Safety
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Newborn Characteristics
MoldingFontanelsLanugoEye colourSkinVernixCradle cap
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Newborn Characteristics
Stork bites
Swollen genitals
Swollen breasts
Umbilical cord
Reflexes
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Skin-to-Skin
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Newborn Care after Birth
ApgarBlood workWeightHeightVitamin KEye drops
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Newborn Screening Ontario
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Ontario Infant Hearing Program
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Circumcision
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Seeing a Health Care Provider
Take your baby to see a health care provider when your baby:
Gets a well baby checkup and needs to be immunized.
Has a fever.
Appears jaundiced (yellow in colour).
Has a rash that won’t go away.
Has signs of dehydration.
Has vomiting or diarrhea.
Shows any other signs that he/she
may be sick.
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Baby Care Activity
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Diapering and Bathing
BathingChoose an area that is safe and easy to bathe baby (baby bathtub, sink, or basin).Bath water should be warm, not hot. Test the temperature with your wrist or elbow.Keep one hand on baby.Wash eyes and face first, without soap.Clean from cleanest to dirtiest.
DiaperingWash hands before and after diapering baby.Keep one hand on baby.Wipe from front to backGirls: clean the folds of labia.Boys: clean under the scrotum, foreskin does not need to be pulled back.
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What’s wrong with this picture?
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Safe Sleep Environment
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Preventing Flat Head
Prevent flat head from developing by:Alternating head of the bedAlternating mobile placementAvoid long periods in car seat or strollerSupervised tummy time
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Crib Safety
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Car Seat Safety
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Car Seat Stages
FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact Transport Canada
www.tc.gc.ca or 1-800-333-0371
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Crying is CommunicationWays to soothe your baby:
Feed your baby.Change your baby’s diaperBurp your baby.Change your baby’s position.Rub your baby’s back.Hold your baby skin-to-skin.Check that your baby isn’t under-dressed or over-dressed.Talk and sing to your baby.Play soothing music .Rock your baby.Go for a car ride.Take your baby for a walk in a stroller.Give your baby a warm bath and massage.
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Sleep Readiness Cues
Quietness Loss of interestCryingFussinessYawningRubbing of the eyes
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Senses
visionhearing
smelltaste
touch
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Attachment
Respond to your baby’s needs.
Hold your baby skin-to-skin.
Play with your baby.
Talk to your baby.
Listen to your baby.
Watch for cues and respond.
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Ways to Promote Attachment
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Growth and Development (0-3 months)
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Video
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For More Information
Best Start HubsBaby’s Breath www.babysbreathcanada.caCanadian Pediatric Society - www.caringforkids.cps.caHealth Canada – Product SafetyParenting programsHealth care providerHealthy Babies Healthy Children ProgramPublic Health Agency of Canada - Safe SleepLocal public health departmentOntario Early Years and Family Centres The Period of Purple Crying - www.purplecrying.infoTransport Canada - Car Seats
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This document has been prepared with funds provided by the Government of Ontario
© 2017
www.beststart.org
The information represents the best practice guidelines at the time of publication.
The content is not officially endorsed by the Government of Ontario. Consult your health care provider for information specific to your pregnancy.