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Pediatric Newborn and Infant Care

Our resources and services can help you understand general newborn care, what's normal and when to call a physician for an evaluation.

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A newborn baby brings joy and excitement into your home along with many questions and concerns. It doesn't matter if you are a first-time parent or a well-versed pro, caring for a newborn child can be overwhelming. Our resources and services are designed to help with all of your newborn care questions and needs.

What Is Normal

Information to help you develop realistic expectations and feel confident about caring for your new baby.

What Is Normal

When to Call a Physician

Our pediatric registered nurses are available to answer questions, help you manage your child’s health issues and decide if an office visit is warranted.

When to Call a Physician

Newborn Hygiene

Newborn hygiene care, including bathing, skin care and changing diapers, is important for your baby's health and comfort.

Newborn Hygiene

Pediatric Immunizations

Immunizations have been one of the single greatest advances in preventive medicine and are an essential part of well-child care.

Pediatric Immunizations

Pediatric Feeding Clinic

The Pediatric Feeding Clinic within Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital provides comprehensive care and support to children and their families facing feeding disorders.

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Umbilical and Circumcision Care

Resources to help you best care for your newborn, including umbilical cord stump and circumcision care.

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Newborn Safety

Helpful information for newborn safety, including tips for newborn travel, clothing and visitors.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is a collaborative program between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Lurie Children's and its affiliated physician groups. The physicians participating in this program are neither agents nor employees of Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital or Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.

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