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This section will give you helpful tips on how to practically care for your baby while they are on Butterfly. The more you get involved with the happier your baby will be and the more comfortable you will feel when it's time to go home.
Getting into a daily routine
What you can do with your baby at each stage of their Butterfly journey
Ways to feed your baby, steps to positive feeding associations and communication while feeding
Practical guides to help you look after your baby on Butterfly