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Newborn quick reference
Little notes for right now.
Choose a topic for a quick answer.
Feeding
Sleep
Comfort & connection
Diapers & daily care
Health & safety
What’s next
01
Feeding
Hunger and fullness cues
How often should baby eat—and when should I wake them?
Breastfeeding and latch
Bottle feeding
Formula preparation and storage
Is baby getting enough?
Burping, gas, and spit-up
02
Sleep
What is normal newborn sleep?
Do newborns know day from night?
Safe sleep setup
Swaddling safely
03
Comfort & connection
Pacifiers
Skin-to-skin
Crying and soothing
Tummy time and awake play
04
Diapers & daily care
Wet diapers
Newborn poop
Umbilical cord care
Bathing a newborn
Newborn skin
Diaper rash
Clothing and room temperature
05
Health & safety
When to get medical help
Fever and taking a temperature
Jaundice
Breathing and congestion
Car seat safety
06
What’s next
What to expect in the rest of the first week
What changes in weeks 2–4?
A preview of 2-month milestones