Taking care of a baby isn't an easy task, particularly if it's your first child. The following tips will help you avoid the stress and enjoy those lovely moments spent with your bundle of joy.

Baby massage is an ideal way to spend precious time with your newborn and strengthen that unique bond. It's also a fantastic way to support your baby’s physical development whilst helping ease common newborn problems such as colic and constipation.

So once the baby's born, the nursing staff does an assessment of the baby. They want to make sure that the breathing is appropriate, that the baby's color and tone are appropriate as well too. That is what is what we call an all encompassing Apgar score.

In general, a baby should wear one more layer of clothing than you have on. Check the baby’s nose, feet and back of their neck to gage their temperature and adjust as needed.

Mixing your baby's bottle may be new to you but it's easy to master with just three steps. You'll be surprised how fast these three easy steps will become second nature.

Sponge baths are usually recommended until the umbilical cord has fallen off. Bathing is not required daily - a couple of times per week is fine. Remember that babies are not dirty and soap is not needed at every bath.