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Caring For Your Newborn

The videos linked on this page are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and will help you learn about the important skills your baby needs to develop before being discharged from the NICU, how to care for them once home, and other helpful information.

About the AAP

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67​,000 pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.​

Para videos en español, elija el video número seis debajo.

When Can My Baby Leave the Hospital?
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Finding Support After Discharge
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Follow-up Care For My Baby After Discharge
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¿Cómo preparar mi hogar para la llegada de mi bebé? (Abre un sitio externo)

¿Cómo debo alimentar a mi bebé en casa? (Abre un sitio externo)

How Should I Feed My Baby?
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Preparing My Home For My New Baby
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¿Qué tipo de seguimiento médico necesitará mi bebé después del alta? (Abre un sitio externo)

¿Cómo buscar apoyo después de que mi bebé ha sido dado de alta? (Abre un sitio externo)

¿Cuándo estará mi bebé listo para dejar el hospital? (Abre un sitio externo)