Newborn care basics for new parents.

1. By Brittany Zieverink

2. Care for a baby starts before they are even born…
• Prenatal Vitamins
• Regular Doctor visits• Light Exercise
• Proper Diet

3. Breastfeeding Basics
• Feedings every 3 hours
• Comfortable positioning
• Establish a good latch
• Avoid pacifiers/bottles for 2 weeks

4. Diapers
• Day 1: 1-3 diapers
• Day 2: 2-4 diapers
• Day 4+: 8-10 diapers • Vaseline recommended
for circumcised boys

5. Bathing
• Sponge baths only in
beginning
• Avoid umbilical cord
getting wet
• Ensure water is
lukewarm temperature
• Submergible after cord falls off

6. Sleeping
• Sleep ABC’s:
Alone Back Crib
• 16 - 20 hours a day
• Swaddling mimics the
womb
• Comforts baby
• Some professionals
recommend sleep sack

7. Safety and Health
• One week checkup after birth
• Regular follow up visits
• Properly installed car seat
• Straps properly tightened
(Two Fingers)
• Parents get Whooping Cough vaccine