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Podcast: The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
Episode: The Follow-Up: Newborn Tips Every Parent Needs
Description: Bringing a newborn home is equal parts magical and overwhelming. The days are long, the nights are unpredictable, and you’re suddenly trying to decode every little cry, yawn, and wiggle. In this Follow-Up episode, I’m sharing the practical newborn guidance I give families every day in my clinic and in my own parenting life.
I’ll cover:
Feeding in the early weeks (when to wake vs. when to feed on demand)
How to recognize your baby’s sleepy, hungry, and ready-to-play cues
Why overtired babies are harder to soothe and what...