Newborn Health Information Study

Innovative Delivery of Newborn Anticipatory Guidance: The Incorporation of Media-Based Learning Into the Primary Care Office.

This is a randomized, controlled trial to test the use of an educational video during the newborn well-child visit. Parents who watch the video during their medical visit will be compared to those parents who receive traditional paper handouts. Measures obtained at baseline and 2-week follow-up include knowledge of infant development, self-efficacy with infant care, and problem-solving skills.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Baby's first visit to the pediatric office

Exclusion Criteria:

• Baby > 1 month old
• Parent/Caregiver < 18yrs old
• Inability to understand English
• No access to a working telephone