Hospital
You've no doubt been dreaming about your baby for months: what he'll look like, whether he'll be laid-back like his dad or a Type A like you. But chances are, if it's your first child , you don't know much about taking care of a newborn. Well, we've been there, and we're here for you, with everything you need to know to care for your baby in those exciting but often frustrating first weeks. Let's get started! Getting Started in the Hospital Breastfeed ASAP Have your newborn "room in" with you rather than stay in the hospital nursery, and ask the nurses not to offer him anything in a bottle. Even if the baby doesn't actually latch on, you can squeeze the yellowish colostrum —the precursor to real breast milk that's packed with immune-boosting nutrients—directly into his mouth.