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Dressing a newborn

When dressing your newborn, there are a few things to consider, like which clothes to use, how to dress them and making sure the change table is safe.

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Bathing your newborn

Step-by-step infographic on how to give your newborn a bath.

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A day in the life of a newborn

Most babies will start to settle into a daily pattern of sleeping, feeding and playing, whether you follow what your newborn does or establish a simple routine.

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What to expect when you bring your baby home - podcast

Listen to Dianne Zalitis, midwife and Clinical Lead at Pregnancy, Birth and Baby, talk to Feed Play Love with Shevonne Hunt about what to expect when you bring your baby home.

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Swaddling your baby

Swaddling or wrapping your newborn baby can help settle them to sleep and reduce awakenings.

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Your baby in the first few days

Find out what you can expect from your newborn, like how often they feed and sleep, as well as other things you need to know.

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Having a small baby

It's normal for parents to worry about their baby's birth weight and growth. Here’s what you need to know if you have been told your baby is likely to be small (less than 2.5kg at birth).

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Newborn hearing test

The newborn hearing screening test allows those babies who have hearing loss to be identified early.

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Pregnancy and newborn care on a visa in Australia

Pregnancy and newborn care are available in Australia on a visa. There may be extra costs if you're not covered by Medicare or private health insurance.

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Bonding with your baby

Some parents find it easy to bond with their newborn baby, others find it takes more time. Learn here how attachment occurs and how to strengthen that bond.

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