Dr. Lennie Malang
Pediatrician
St. Clare Specialty Center
11307 Bridgeport Way SW Suite 200, Lakewood, WA 98499
P: (253) 985-6688 F: (253) 985-2999
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
PREPARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN
Very informative video for expecting and new parents from Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha. The newborn screening tests are similar nationwide. Check with your OB or pediatrician if your hospital or birthing center does circumcision at birth.
BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding is the best for babies!
FORMULA FEEDING
BABY FOOD and other feeding tips
Poop, Pee, Gas, Colic...
Mom and Dad's Health
"Put on your own oxygen mask first before assisting others." -Randy Pausch
Resources:
Post Partum Support International- Washington
Books and other online resources for Post Partum Depression
BATHING AND HYGIENE
Sponge bath for newborns with umbilical cord.
Bathing babies without umbilical cord.
SLEEP
Newborn Bedtime Routine
CAR SEAT GUIDE:
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Circumcision
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