Pillows and duvets Sheets and layers of blankets tucked in firmly below your baby’s shoulder level or a baby sleeping bag are safe for your baby to sleep in. What is the safest thing for a newborn to sleep in? Secure Bedding Your baby should rest in a crib, co-sleeper,Read More →
Newborns show a consistent preference for looking at faces relative to other stimuli throughout infancy. Newborns’ ability to recognize facelike patterns suggests that they may have an inherent ability to perceive faces before having actually viewed a face. Which stimuli do infants prefer to look at? Infants prefer to lookRead More →
Pregnant people with COVID-19 are also at increased risk for preterm birth (delivering the baby earlier than 37 weeks) and might be at increased risk for other poor pregnancy outcomes. Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am pregnant? CDC strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy,Read More →
Should I swaddle my newborn at night? Yes, you should swaddle your newborn at night. The startle reflex is a primitive reflex that is present and birth and is a protective mechanism. With any sudden noise or movement, your baby is “startled” and her arms will extend away from herRead More →
Remember, crying and fussiness is the only way your baby can communicate to you that they are not happy about something. Watch for squirming as this is a sure sign that they are no longer happy being swaddled and they are trying to squirm their way out. What do IRead More →
For a newborn younger than six months, it is best to use drool/dribble bibs. These bibs are ideal for this stage because your child will only be breastfeeding and not eating solid foods. … These bibs can be used when breastfeeding and they can also be used when your babyRead More →
The hue and color patterns of a newborn’s skin may be startling to some parents. Mottling of the skin, a lacy pattern of small reddish and pale areas, is common because of the normal instability of the blood circulation at the skin’s surface. When does mottled skin go away inRead More →
Since 1961, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that a single 0.5 mg to 1.0 mg dose of vitamin K be administered intramuscularly (IM) to all newborns shortly after birth to prevent VKDB. Where do you administer vitamin K? According to the product’s labeling, vitamin K solution forRead More →
It’s because babies’ bodies aren’t suited for water until several months after birth. Tiny tummies and developing kidneys put them at risk for both nutrient loss and water intoxication. Should I give my baby water at night? If you are bottle-feeding, consider giving your baby a bottle of water insteadRead More →
plural newborn or newborns. Definition of newborn (Entry 2 of 2) : a newborn individual. What do we call a new born baby? In medical contexts, newborn or neonate (from Latin, neonatus, newborn) refers to an infant in the first 28 days after birth; the term applies to premature, fullRead More →