Little notes for right now.

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