Your NewBorn

Nobody gave you a manual. Until now.You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and deeply in love with a tiny human who cannot yet tell you what they need. Your Newborn was written for exactly this moment.Written by Francis Otieno and grounded in the latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), UNICEF, and the CDC, this global edition walks new parents through every essential aspect of caring for a newborn — from the very first hours of life through the first critical months. The medical jargon is gone. What remains is clear, confident, practical advice that works whether you are in Nairobi or New York, Mumbai or Manchester. INSIDE, YOU WILL FIND• The Golden Hour — what to do in the first precious moments after birth, and why skin-to-skin contact changes everything.• Feeding made simple — breastfeeding, formula, and combination feeding, with honest guidance on hunger cues, latch, and quantities.• Safe sleep rules — the A-B-C-D framework every parent must know, and how to help your baby (and yourself) rest.• Nappies, bathing, and hygiene — step-by-step techniques that build your confidence fast.• Decoding your baby's cries — a practical checklist of causes and soothing methods, including the Period of PURPLE Crying that no one warns you about.• Health, vaccinations, and development milestones — what to expect at each check-up and when to feel proud.• Emergency signs to memorize — a clear, unambiguous chapter that could save your baby's life.• Taking care of yourself — because a well-supported parent is a better parent, and the baby blues deserve a serious conversation.• A tear-out Quick Reference Guide — the most-needed facts at your fingertips when you need them most. Your Newborn does not talk down to parents, traffic in fear, or bury real advice under layers of qualification. It is the plain-language, globally applicable instruction book that belongs in every hospital bag, on every bedside table, and in the hands of every first-time parent standing at the threshold of the most important job of their life.Every experienced parent was once exactly where you are now. You've got this.