Who this guide is for
New parents, partners, grandparents and carers navigating the first 12 weeks.
Newborn Essentials
A reassuring guide to the first 12 weeks after birth, covering feeding, nappies, safe sleep, crying, newborn health signs and parent recovery.
36 pages$15 AUDFirst 2000 days libraryEvidence-informed
First YearsNewborn Essentials36 pages
What's inside
- first 24 hours and first week
- feeding and nappies
- safe sleep
- urgent newborn symptoms
Printable tools included
- hospital discharge checklist
- nappy tracker
- safe sleep checklist
- urgent symptoms page
Trusted resource base
This guide is Australian-focused and evidence-informed, with references and practical parent tools based on trusted resources including Pregnancy Birth and Baby, Red Nose Australia, healthdirect, Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Part of the First Years first 2000 days library.
The first 2000 days, from pregnancy to around age 5, are a powerful window for health, learning, relationships and confidence. First Years uses this widely used Australian framing as a gentle way to organise practical support from pregnancy, newborn days and first foods through toddler and preschool life.
This is an independent First Years resource and does not imply endorsement by NSW Health.
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