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How to Diaper a Baby
A diaper - the new parent's nightmare. Diapering a baby may seem like a very simple task. But it is a new parents nightmare for some. This task is not for the light at heart, here are the basics steps to diapering a new baby, safely and without a huge mess.

How to Bottle Feed
A step by step guide to bottle feeding.

New Baby Diaper Chart
All new parents seem to want to talk about is the diapers of their new baby. Here you can see what a normal newborn baby's diapers look like from meconium to regular stools. Includes both breast and formula fed babies.

How to Swaddle a Baby
Swaddling a baby is an age old remedy for calming a newborn. New parents would do just about anything to limit crying. There are a couple of techniques for swaddling and here they are step by step.

How to Hold a Baby
Holding your baby is such a joy. There are special holds for feeding your baby, calming your baby, carrying your baby and much more. Here is what you need to know step by step to holding your baby.

How to Bathe a Baby
Bathing a baby is a simple and fun task for a mom or dad. Here are some quick tips and tricks to make bathing your newborn fun and simple.

Umbilical Cord Care for Newborns
How to care for your newborn baby's umblical cord, from cutting the cord to when the cord falls off!

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