Baby Care Plan (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

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What steps do you need to make to have all the places baby sleeps be as safe as possible?

Are there any supplies we need to buy?

When baby wakes up in the middle of the night, who’s responsible for going to the baby first? ___________

Who’s responsible for night-time feeding ___________ Diaper changes ________ Calming ___________ (or

will you take turns throughout each night?)

Clothes for Baby

Onesies (6+): ____ Sleepers (2+): _____ Socks (2+): _____ Outfits: ____ Sweater (1): ____ Jacket (1): ____

Laundry:

Where does the dirty laundry go ______________ Whose job is it to wash it _____________

Where does the clean laundry go _______________ Who puts it away _________ Stain remover? ________

Car Seat / Safety

Should buy a car seat at least one month prior to due date.____

Practice putting car seat in car: _____ Practice putting a doll or teddy bear in car seat: ____

Do initial childproofing in house before baby is born. Dispose of any un-needed chemicals and hazardous

items _____ Move necessary hazards out of baby’s reach, or behind locked doors _____ Turn water heater

down to 120 degrees ______ Plan ahead for what will need to happen before baby starts crawling ____

Baby’s Health

Doctor chosen: ________________

First Aid / CPR training ______ Resource Book ______ Health Hotlines posted on refrigerator: ______

Thermometer: ____ First Aid kit? ____ Any other supplies your dr. recommends: __________________

Baby Hang-Outs and Transportation

Bouncer?? ____ Swing?? ____ Jumper?? ____ Exersaucers?? ____ Playpen?? ____

Sling or front-pack _______________________

Stroller _________________________________

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