Caring for your new baby
Learning how to give your baby a bath, change their nappies and look after them when they're crying are important skills for new parents. Being caring and attentive to your baby's needs will help your baby feel safe and secure.
Bathing your baby
How to bathe and top and tail your baby
Breastfeeding
How and when to breastfeed your baby
Feeding with infant formula
How to feed your baby using first stage infant formula
Crying
Why babies cry and what you can do to soothe them
Nappies
Pros and cons of using disposable and washable nappies
Immunisation and your child
When and why your child should be immunised in Scotland
Home visits
What happens when your midwife or family nurse visits you at home in the first 10 days
If your baby's ill
When to see your GP or pharmacist, or phone 999 if your baby's unwell