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Trimming Your Newborn’s Nails

Trimming your baby's nails two to three times a week while they are asleep can help prevent scratching, and using baby-safe tools instead of your teeth reduces the risk of infection.

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Safe Sleeping Practices for Your Newborn

Newborns sleep about 16 to 17 hours a day in short stretches, and while their sleep may be unpredictable at first, always follow safe sleep practices by placing them on their back in a crib with a firm, snug mattress and no loose items or bumpers.

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As a dedicated pediatric health system that includes New Hampshire's only children's hospital, we have the widest breadth of pediatric services available in the region.