The New Baby Basics

From pediatrician and social media star @AskBubbie, an authoritative, user-friendly guide to navigating baby’s first year.

A new baby brings joy, wonder, exhaustion—and a flood of questions. In a world of conflicting recommendations, viral warnings, social media judgment, and well-meaning advice from previous generations, The New Baby Basics cuts through the noise with the reassuring voice of Dr. Florence “Flo” Rosen, pediatrician, grandmother, and beloved Ask Bubbie. Drawing on forty years of pediatric experience, she explains what anyone caring for a baby really needs to know, what you can ignore, and what has changed in baby care—and why.

You’ll find clear, evidence-based guidance on:

- What you really need before the baby arrives.
- Choosing a pediatrician and knowing what questions to ask.
- Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and first foods.
- Sleep, soothing, and establishing routines.
- Vaccines and well-baby care.
- Safety, childproofing, and choosing the right gear.
- Common illnesses and when to call the pediatrician.
- Development, childcare, and the milestones of the first year.
- Sorting trustworthy advice from misinformation on social media.

Filled with checklists, charts, practical Bubbie’s Basics, pediatric pearls, and straightforward advice, The New Baby Basics is designed for real life—including those 2 a.m. moments when the baby is crying, you’re worried, and your phone is full of contradictory answers. Warm, current, and reassuring, it gives parents, grandparents, and all caregivers the confidence to know what matters, when to seek help, and how to care for their baby without second-guessing every decision.