Information about Newborns




	Newborns need to be loved, kept clean, warmed and fed. Babies eat frequently – some as often as every one to two hours – until their stomachs grow large enough to handle more food at one time. Breastfeeding is highly recommended for the newborns Be sure to burp the baby during and after each feeding A baby is totally dependent on parents to provide for every need Babies cry, this is how they tell you if they want attention, feeding, changing, etc Sleep is an essential routine for a newborn baby Trim nails frequently with blunt edged small scissors or file with an emery board to prevent scratching Bathing your baby is a great opportunity for "fun time" with your baby A baby's diaper should be changed when the baby is wet or soiled Always put your baby in an infant car seat each and every time you travel, even if you are just driving around the corner