If this is your first baby, you're probably bursting at the seams with questions about your little one. Here is a list of common questions to get you started. Print it up and take it to your child's next checkup.
Feeding Baby
- I'm breastfeeding my baby; are there any medications, foods or beverages I should avoid?
- Are there any foods that will improve my breast milk?
- I'm bottle-feeding my baby; what formula do you recommend?
- How often should my baby be nursing/bottle-feeding?
- How much should I feed my baby at each sitting?
Soothing Baby
- What are some ways to soothe my crying baby?
- Should I offer my baby a pacifier?
- Should I let my baby sleep in the swing?
Body Care Questions
- How should I trim my baby's nails?
- How often should I bathe my baby?
- What kind of soap/shampoo should I use on my baby?
- What should I use to treat diaper rash?
Sleeping Questions
- What do you recommend as the best or safest sleeping arrangement?
- How should I dress my baby to sleep?
- How much sleep does my baby need?
Nutrition Questions
- When should I start feeding my baby solid foods?
- What foods should I abstain from feeding my child before he is one year old?
- What are some common signs of a food allergy?
- Should I give my child a daily multivitamin?
Health/Safety Questions
- How long should I wait before I let visitors hold my newborn baby?
- What if my child gets sick on a weekend?
- What is the protocol in the case of a medical emergency?
- What are some alternative ways to reduce a fever?
- How high is too high for a fever?
- When can my baby face forward in the car seat?
General Questions
- What is your position on routine circumcision?
- What is your policy on antibiotics?
- Are there any baby or parenting books you recommend?
My Own Questions
Write down your own questions so that you don't forget to ask.
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Liza Barnes
Liza received her Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion & Education from the University of Cincinnati. She is the proud mother of one daughter. |
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