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New and expectant parents have a lot of questions and the experts at Lurie Children’s have answers. From sleeping and feeding to pooping and peeing, you can rely on our blogs and resources to help your baby stay healthy and safe. 

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Your Newborn’s First 2 Weeks of Life: 10 Things You Can Expect

In the two weeks after birth, newborns learn to feed, work to get back to their birthweight and change and develop in numerous other ways.

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What to Expect the First 48 Hours After Birth

The first 48 hours of life are a busy time for newborns and their parents. Learn about feeding, sleeping and pooping, and tests that happen.

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Typical for a Newborn

Learn about sleep schedules, normal vital signs, expected behaviors and when to call the pediatrician.

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10 Reasons to Call Your Pediatrician About Your Newborn

From fevers and feeding issues to diaper issues and more, here are 10 reasons to call the pediatrician about your newborn.

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Pediatrician Visit Schedule for Newborns

Learn the schedule of newborn well visits for the first year of life and what you can expect at each visit.

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Trying to Get Your Newborn Down? Try These 10 Sleep Tips.

Our pediatricians offer expert tips for establishing good sleep routines, calming overtired babies and getting your newborn down to sleep.

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Newborns and Nighttime Sleep

Trying to get your newborn to start sleeping through the night? We break down some sleep goals, piece by piece.

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How Much Sleep Your Newborn Needs and Other FAQs

Your questions about newborns and sleep answered, including how much sleep newborns need, sleep safety and sleep routines.

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How to Sleep Train Your Baby

Sleep training helps your baby figure out how to fall asleep on their own, and most parents can start around 4 months.

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Top Tips for Choosing a Pediatrician for Your Newborn

Tips to help you pick the right pediatrician for your newborn, including when to start looking and the most important questions to ask.

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Safe Sleeping Tips for Newborns & Infants

Prevent the tragedy of losing a child during sleep. Read about the importance of safe sleep for newborns and infants.

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Sleep Training Tips from Dr. Marc Weissbluth

Follow these four sleep training steps and both you and your baby will make it through the night refreshed and rejuvenated.

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