Your Newborn: a user's guide

Your baby needs special care right after birth. Follow these simple, doctor-recommended tips for keepingyour newborn clean and healthy from head to toe.

legs Newborns’ legs are bowed out and the feet are turned in, which is no surprise, given their previous cramped living quarters. Care tip: Don’t worry about it—your baby’s legs and feet will straighten in anywhere from six to 18 months.

still concerned? call your doc
 these care tips should work in most instances, but consult your pediatrician for specific advice about your newborn.