What You Need To Know About Newborn Care

• Perform a physical examination of your newborn, checking for medical issues or concerns
• Measure and record your baby’s length, weight, and other vital information
• Answer questions or discuss concerns you have about caring for your newborn
• Provide the first doses of immunizations your newborn needs

• When feeding your newborn, your baby will want to feed every 2 to 3 hours if you are breastfeeding, or every 3 to 4 hours if you are feeding your baby formula
• When your newborn is sleeping, your baby will want to sleep at least 16 hours a day at first
• You need to always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, to help your baby breathe easier
• When changing your newborn, your baby’s stool will be black at first, changing to dark green, and then to yellow
• If your newborn’s stool is red, call your pediatrician because it could be a sign of blood in the stool
• When bathing your newborn, use mild soap and lukewarm water, making sure to carefully clean the folds of your baby’s skin
• You need to avoid bathing your newborn too often, because it can dry out your baby’s skin

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