By Mommy101, LLC 1. Hand washing. You can never wash your hands enough. Make sure everyone washes his or her hands before handling a newborn. Encourage frequent hand washing and don’t forget to wash your hands after each diaper change. 2. Breastfeeding Breast milk is packed with disease-fighting substances (antibodies) that protect your baby from illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months to help infants have a h