For such a small thing, babies can be downright intimidating, especially when youre a first-time parent.

Let the baby cry it out!).

Heres a cheat sheet.

Newborns neck muscles arent developed yet and their heads are heavy (and wobbly!).

Note: Also support the head.]

Sit her on your lap with her back resting against you and your hand holding her chest.

Then rock back and forth.

If you have a rocking chair, all the better.

The forearm lift will often calm a fussy baby.

Laying him tummy down across your knees will also often calm a fussy baby.

Its even better if the baby gets lots of skin-to-skin contact with you for deeper bonding.

Is the baby feeding enough?

Newborns want to nurseevery 2-3 hours; slightly older babies, every 3-4 hours.

To survive this on-demand feeding phase youll need a strategy.

His temples will wiggle.

A breastfeeding pillow or regular pillow can help position your baby more comfortably on your lap.

Breastfeeding can be daunting at first, butarmed with the right knowledge, it will become easier over time.

Like breastfeeding, there are afew different positionsyou can use to bottle feed a baby.

Thats the ideal at least.

If you swaddle too loosely or the wrong way, you will induce the babys wrath.

Check out the video above to see how you swaddle a baby.

check that you have enough fabric to wrap around the baby multiple times.

Theyll also spit up and sometimes full-on puke on you.

Theres nothing you’re able to really do about it but prepare yourself for the worst.

Change the baby as soon as possible after every bowel movement.

Diaper explosions and up the back pooping are part of the initiation into parenthood.

Unless you see signs of blood, however, explosive poops are usually normal.

Baby poop could use someOxi-Clean hot water soakingand/or treatment in the sun.

Otherwise, its just wash as usual.

How to interpret your babys cries:As you know, babies cry to communicate.

Does the baby need a diaper change?

Is the baby too hot ot cold?

Or maybe just want some soothing from you?

If your baby has colic,Dr.

Nap when the baby naps!

Theres also ababy yoga techniqueto relieve gas.

Know how and when to take a break:Finally, taking care of a newborn can be overwhelming.

Knowing how to take care of yourself at this time is an important skill as well.

Congrats, new parents.

Youre going to pass baby bootcamp just fine.

Photos bySarah G,Mama Milks.