Newborn Care Guide for Robbinsville, Hamilton & Princeton Parents
Everything you need to know before and after your baby arrives — from choosing a pediatrician to your newborn's first visit, feeding, and beyond.
Before Baby Arrives
The best time to choose your baby's doctor is before delivery — so you're set up, stress-free, and ready on day one.
Free Prenatal Pediatrician Visit
Meet your baby's doctor before birth. Tour our office, ask every question on your mind, and pre-register — so everything is ready when you leave the hospital.
Learn about prenatal visitsHow to Choose a Pediatrician
What questions should you ask? What should you look for in a pediatric practice? Our guide walks you through the process so you feel confident in your choice.
Read the guideInsurance for Your Newborn
We accept Aetna, Horizon BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Anthem, Oxford, and more. Most plans cover your newborn under the mother's insurance for the first 30 days after birth.
Insurance coverage details💡 AAP Tip: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends scheduling your prenatal pediatrician visit in the third trimester — ideally around 32–36 weeks.
First Week Home
The days after you leave the hospital can feel overwhelming. Here's what to expect, when to call us, and what your baby's first appointment looks like.
Newborn Care at Hummingbird
From first-week checkups to jaundice monitoring, umbilical cord care, and feeding evaluation — everything that happens at your baby's first visit and beyond.
Full newborn care guideYour Baby's First Visit
What gets checked at that 3–5 day appointment, what to bring, and what questions to have ready. Know exactly what to expect so there are no surprises.
Read what to expectRSV in Newborns — What Parents Should Know
RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization. Learn the warning signs, when to call the doctor, and how to protect your newborn during RSV season.
RSV safety guide⚠️ Always Call Us If Your Newborn Has:
Fever ≥ 100.4°F in a baby under 3 months · Difficulty breathing or grunting · Blue or pale skin · Won't wake up · Refusing 2+ feedings in a row
(609) 808-3123 — call anytime, including after hoursFeeding & Growth
Feeding questions are among the most common concerns for new parents. Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, or combination feeding — we support every family's choice.
Breastfeeding & Formula Feeding
Latch tips, milk supply, formula selection, feeding schedules, and combination feeding — everything you need to know whether you breastfeed, formula feed, or do both.
Read the feeding guideInfant Reflux & Spitting Up
Most babies spit up — but when is it a problem? Learn the signs of normal spit-up vs. GERD, which feeding adjustments help most, and when to call your pediatrician.
Reflux & spit-up guideDevelopmental Milestones: First Year
When should your baby smile, roll over, sit up, and take first steps? Month-by-month milestones so you know what's typical and when to mention something at a visit.
View milestone guideFeeding support is part of every visit
At every well-baby visit, we review your baby's weight, feeding patterns, and growth trajectory. We provide breastfeeding and formula guidance at every appointment — and if you need additional support, we can refer you to a lactation consultant. Have an urgent feeding question? Call us at (609) 808-3123.
Local Information
We're located in Robbinsville — a quick drive from both major birth hospitals in the region. Most families see us within 3–5 days of leaving the hospital.
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center
Plainsboro, NJ — 13 minutes from our office
Delivering at Penn Medicine Princeton? Our Robbinsville office is an easy 13-minute drive via US-1 South to Route 130. Call us from the hospital to lock in your newborn's first appointment.
Penn Medicine families — read moreCapital Health Medical Center – Hopewell
Pennington, NJ — 18 minutes from our office
Delivering at Capital Health Hopewell? We're just 18 minutes away via NJ-31 South to Route 130. Pre-register with us before your due date and we'll have everything ready when you come home.
Capital Health families — read moreHummingbird Pediatrics
1140 Route 130, Suite 4
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
On-site parking · Stroller-friendly
Same-day sick visits available
Serving families from Robbinsville, Hamilton, Monroe Township, Lawrenceville, Cranbury, East Windsor, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Princeton, and Bordentown.
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions from expecting and new parents in the Robbinsville area.
Ready to Meet Your Baby's Doctor?
Our prenatal consultations are completely free, no-pressure, and typically last 20–30 minutes. Schedule during your third trimester so everything is in place before delivery day.
Or call us directly: (609) 808-3123