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Baby's 1st Year Videos: Your Newborn Instruction Manual

These short, how-to clips can train first-time parents on the new baby basics

By Parenting.com
 
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You pushed, you breathed, you made it through labor, you haven't dropped the baby on its head yet -- now what?! Don't panic. We'll show you how to take great care of your newborn (and yourself, mama!).

These short clips are your instruction manual for everything you need to know about your baby's first year. From breastfeeding, swaddling, colic, cradle cap, development, leaving the hospital, early reflexes, sibling bonds and more, our hands-on experts are here to help you get ahead of the learning curve.

Baby's 1st Year Videos Baby Blues
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Baby Development
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Baby's 1st Year Videos Baby's Early Reflexes - Rooting, Moro, Grasp, Stepping, Tonic
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Baby's First Checkup
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Bathtime
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Bottle-feeding
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Breastfeeding -- Latching On
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Breastfeeding - Positions
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Caring for Cradle Cap and Baby Acne
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Caring for Cradle Cap and Baby Acne
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Creating a Bond with Sibling
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Jaundice
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Installing a Car Seat
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Picking Up Your Baby
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Leaving the Hospital
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Recovery For New Moms
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Swaddling
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Helping Baby Be a Good Sleeper
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Colic
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Using a Thermometer
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Changing a Diaper
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Diaper Rash
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