From the Experts: What to Look for in a Child's Earliest Moments
The early days, weeks, and months of your baby's life are filled with wonder – and for new parents, lots of questions! First 5 California partnered with Brazelton Touchpoints Center and the Center for Child & Family Studies WestEd to bring you this short video about what you can expect and how to navigate your baby's non-verbal cues during the first few months.
More resources for you
Find this useful?
Join our First 5 family – it’s free!
Enjoy personalized content based on your child’s age every time you visit our site.
Recommended articles
Featured Download
Local help
First Time Parents/Caregivers Support You’ve gone through pregnancy, labor, and delivery – and now it’s time to begin the journey of parenthood! Activities
Parents’ top 3 activities
Read the reviews
Parents recommend
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.”
O. Fred Donaldson
Trending questions
What is Toxic Stress?
Where can I find affordable, easy-to-use parenting courses?
How do I talk to my child about difficult topics?
How do I select a babysitter?
What are the benefits of my child attending preschool?
How can I encourage my child to open up?
What are growth charts?
Why is it so important to keep my child hydrated?