Disclaimer
Everything in Baby's First Six Weeks, the Command Center and the accompanying worksheets is educational. It is written to help you observe your baby, organize your household and ask better questions.
It does not replace pediatric, midwifery, obstetric, lactation or emergency care, and it is not individual medical advice. Your baby’s clinician and your own care team know your situation; this guide does not.
Babies born prematurely, babies who spent time in newborn intensive care and babies with medical conditions may need a different feeding, sleep or monitoring plan. Follow the plan your care team gives you.
If something feels urgent, treat it as urgent.
Call your local emergency number or your baby’s clinician right away rather than looking for the answer in a guide. Nothing here should delay care.
Cultural practices described in the guide are reported as they are practiced and studied, not prescribed. No tradition is presented as better or safer than another, and where modern safety guidance differs, that guidance is noted.
Sources for the research referenced throughout are listed on the Sources page. Guidance changes over time; check current advice with your clinician.