Feed your baby.

Play with your baby. Check your baby’s nappy. Change it if it’s wet or soiled.

When your baby shows tired signs, put them into their cot to sleep.

Your baby might need a long sleep. Let your baby sleep. You don’t need to wake your baby to feed unless your doctor or nurse says so.

Feed your baby before sleep if they’re hungry. If your baby is hungry, they might cry, make sucking noises or turn to your chest.

Your baby might want a short play. Newborn play can be just a quiet cuddle or a song.

If your baby wakes, cuddle and comfort your baby. If your baby seems hungry or it’s over 2-3 hours since the last feed, feed your baby.

Check your baby’s nappy. Change it if it’s wet or soiled. Try to keep noise and light down.

Put your baby back into the cot to sleep.