Pregnant Teens and Teen Mothers
Check List: Ways to Protect New Babies
2nd grade reading level, 7 panels
Multi-ethnic, Code: D
Language: English
Indications: New mothers who need to have crucial information presented in an easy-to-read simple format
Second grade reading level list of the points that can be lifesaving: use a safe car seat, don't put baby to sleep on his or her tummy, breastfeed or bottle feed, take the baby for check ups and immunize.
Feeding Your Baby
5th grade reading level, 7 panels
Multi-ethnic, Code: D
Language: English
Indications: New mothers, appropriate for teen mothers
Advises mothers to breastfeed or formula feed and list disadvantages of cow's milk for a baby under a year. Discusses the problems with starting solid foods too soon and problems with tooth decay from going to bed with a bottle.
If You're a Pregnant Teen
4th grade reading level, 11 panels
Code: E
Language: English
Indications: Pregnant teenagers
This pamphlet teaches basic information for pregnant teens, including a drawing of an unborn baby inside the mother. Lists the foods that pregnant teens need, organized in a food pyramid. Emphasizes that dieting is dangerous during pregnancy. Discusses nicotine, alcohol, danger signs and the birth.
Teach Your Child To Be Good
5th grade reading level, 7 panels
Multi-ethnic, Code: D
Language: English
Indications: Parents of toddlers, especially young parents or those who grew up with less than ideal role models
Illustrations and text explain how positive attention and praise can give a child good self-esteem. Discusses temper tantrums, home safety, food and rest.
Teens Can Breastfeed
5th grade reading level, 11 panels
Multi-ethnic, Code: E
Language: English
Indications: Pregnant teenagers or new young mothers
Studies that focused on teenage mothers' views on breastfeeding showed that they wanted their babies to love them- that some chose breastfeeding because of the psychological factors. This pamphlet discusses breastfeeding from the mother's point of view. Also addresses their concerns (Will my breasts be ugly? Will it take too much out of me? Is it embarrassing? What about school?).
Understanding Your New Baby: Helpful Tips for Parents
5th grade reading level, 11 panels
Multi-ethnic, Code: E
Languages: English and Spanish
Indications: New mothers who need to learn basic information about a baby's needs
An inexpensive way to teach new mothers what babies need while advising mothers that babies do not need expensive equipment. Talks about fear of "spoiling" a baby, knowing when to feed and when to call for help.