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The First Week at Home Survival Guide

A short, practical course from a pediatrician, PICU doctor, and dad!

The first week with a new baby at home is pretty surreal, super tiring, incredibly exciting, and also pretty scary. I spent more time staring at my baby's monitor overnight, making sure she was breathing, than I would care to admit.

There's so much to think about that it can be really overwhelming. The point of this course is to distill it all into quick, easy-to-understand lessons and reference guides you can actually use while you're taking care of your baby.

What the course covers

How to use a car seat correctly (and make it easy on yourself)Safe sleep setupHow to take your baby's temperature and what the numbers meanJaundiceFeeding basics and hunger cuesUmbilical cord careHow to protect your newborn from well-meaning relativesShaken baby prevention and the crying periodWhen to call your pediatrician vs. when to go to the ER

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Dr. Brandon Hunter

Dr. Brandon Hunter is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric critical care physician at Texas Children's Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. More about Dr. Brandon →

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your child's pediatrician with any questions about your child's health. If you believe your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.