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Bringing your newborn home and feeling overwhelmed? As a doctor and mom of three, I'm sharing everything you need to know about newborn care in the first month. Feeding, sleeping, diapering, bathing, and when to call the doctor.

👶 NEWBORN CARE ESSENTIALS:

*FEEDING:*
How often: Every 2-3 hours (8-12 times per day)
Breastfeeding: Feed on demand, watch for hunger cues
Formula feeding: 1-3 oz per feeding, increase gradually
How to know baby is getting enough: 6-8 wet diapers/day after first week
Burping techniques
Spit-up vs. vomiting (what's normal)

*DIAPERING:*
8-12 diaper changes per day
How to change: Step-by-step
Normal poop: Meconium → yellow/brown
Diaper rash prevention
Umbilical cord care

*SLEEPING:*
Newborns sleep 16-17 hours/day in short stretches
Safe sleep rules: Back to sleep, firm mattress, empty crib
Room-sharing (NOT bed-sharing)
Swaddling tips
Day/night confusion solutions
5 S's for soothing

*BATHING:*
2-3 times per week is enough
Sponge baths until cord falls off
How to bathe safely
Water temperature testing

🚨 *CALL DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF:*
Fever over 100.4°F (38°C) in baby under 3 months
Baby is lethargic or hard to wake
Refusing to eat for 4-5+ hours
Fewer than 6 wet diapers in 24 hours
Projectile vomiting
Blood in stool
Severe jaundice (yellowing)
Breathing problems
Turning blue

✅ *NORMAL THINGS THAT SEEM SCARY:*
Sneezing, hiccups, weird breathing
Startle reflex, crossed eyes
Peeling skin, baby acne
Evening fussy period


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*DISCLAIMER:* This video is for educational purposes. Always consult your pediatrician for personalized medical advice about your newborn.