Babies in this category are off most breathing support - they may have some low flow oxygen, and their feeds will be increasing.

Even more things you can do for your baby at this stage

• Feeding your baby - working with our midwives and nursing staff to establish breastfeeding, or learning how to bottle or tube feed your baby
• Attending to all of your baby's care - nappy changes, baths, mouth care, giving medications, taking temperatures
• Learning how to play with your baby and setting their daily routines
• Taking your baby for walks around the ward or hospital in a stroller
• Having a child restraint fitted in your car
• Knowing the SIDS Safe Sleeping Guidelines and attending a CPR training session, run once a week in the COCOON Parent Program

This Care Guide provides general suggestions for things you can do for your baby depending on their stage of illness or development. More detailed and practical 'how to' information is provided in the Getting to know your baby and Caring for your baby pages.