The first three months: Caring for your newborn

Expert tips: Caring for your newborn baby and yourself

A new father holds his newborn next to the mother on a hospital bed
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Welcome to life with your newborn! 👶

These first weeks are filled with incredible moments and lots of questions. But you’re not alone! 

UNICEF experts have developed tips on the most common questions from parents: including burping, soothing, sleep, health, breastfeeding, and baby development, to help you care for your baby (and yourself) with confidence and love.

Baby basics: Expert how-tos

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UNICEF How to burp your baby
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“I know breastfeeding is hard. I care for her, so I make sure that she gets her rest. We cook clam soup sauteed with ginger to increase her milk supply."

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