Your newborn baby in the first six weeks

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Baby in the first six weeks

Your baby will learn more in their first year of life than at any other time. Find out how to care for your newborn in the first six weeks of life including sleeping and feeding patterns as well as reflexes and day-to-day care tips.

Your baby's growth and development

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Newborn reflexes

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Variations for the baby in the first two weeks

Variations in newborn babies

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