Newborn baby care and safety - Learn more
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Your new baby needs a safe, caring environment in order to thrive. It's your duty as a parent to make sure they are kept safe from harm in your home and outside of it. Looking after a newborn is a combination of common sense, love and patience – it is important that you, your partner and any other caregivers all agree on safety.
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