This is my print out that all clients booking my 2 day 1:1 session receives - with so much information about how to photograph a newborn. 
 
25 Page PDF Document covers the following Topics:
-How to prepare baby before the photo session
-How to create a calm, spa like warm studio
-The Sleepy 7 Method
-Typical Session Workflow (Start to Finish)
-Types of Newborn Sleep
-Newborn Personality Types & How to Photograph Each
-Baby Safety in Newborn Photography
-Camera Setup for Newborn Photography
-How to swaddle baby (step by step photos)
-How to pose baby (Step by step photos)
-Covering Side Lay, Bum up, Chin on Hands & Huck Finn
-How to light baby with examples
-Post-Processing and Editing Workflow
-Camera Settings