Baby Care Plan (Page 4 of 4) in pdf

Toys, Fun, and Games

First, remember that for the first several months of baby’s life, their favorite activity is interacting with

adults, and their favorite “toys” are any everyday object that is safe for them to look at, and to hold. Read

through the handout, and talk over the topic with your partner, and other significant adults in your child’s

life. What kinds of toys do you want, what kinds of toys don’t you want? What activities are important to

you to include? After your discussion, write some notes here about your thoughts.

Support and Sanity Savers

In the first 3 weeks, who can help us with taking care of ourselves? (Bringing food, running errands, doing

dishes, laundry, etc.) _______________________________________________________________________

When mom needs emotional support, who can she call (name / phone #) __________________________

When partner needs emotional support, who can he call _________________________________________

What are your plans for taking care of some of your own individual needs __________________________

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What are your plans for taking care of your relationship’s needs? __________________________________

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Where will you meet other new parents to get support from / give support to? _______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

List some experienced parents in your life that you can go to for ideas, advice, and support: ____________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers to Call for Help:

Make up a card with several resource phone numbers of it, to post on your refrigerator, and carry in your

wallet. This way you can always call for help when you need it.

Your doctor, baby’s doctor.

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Breastfeeding help lines.

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All-purpose health info lines.

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Friends or family members you can call for support.

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