Rarely does a baby who's being adopted go directly from the hospital to his adoptive family's home. The trauma of transitions from an orphanage or foster home can be difficult to overcome. Adoptive Families magazine offers ten tips to help your new baby.

"Wear the baby in a chest carrier as much as possible. This is particularly important for infants who come from 'carrying cultures'..."

Other tips include finding lullabies in the baby's native language, and sticking to a routine as much as possible. Read more at AdoptiveFamilies.com.