You may know the basics of newborn care, but there are some symptoms of illness that should have you reaching for the phone.

It will be a while before your baby can blow his stuffy nose on his own. Help clear your little one's congestion with either or a nasal aspirator or a bulb syringe.

Avoid picking at your baby's skin: Picking at bumps or flakes can cause infections or scarring. These things will go away on their own.

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.

You may be a little hesitant about bathing your new baby at first as handling a slippery, wriggly newborn can be tricky. Here are some top tips and a useful video guide to help make bath time safe and enjoyable for both of you.