Newborn’s Needs

50 Lessons Over Easy

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Newborn Care After Birth

• http://www.babycenter.com/2_newborn-care-immediately-after-birth_3658844.bc

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Crying is how babies communicate

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• From birth to 7 weeks, babies cry an average of 2hours and 15 minutes per day.

• At 6 weeks the crying usually increase to about 3 hours a day.

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Common Reasons Babies Cry• 1. Hungry• 2. Tired• 3. Hot or cold• 4. In pain• 5. Uncomfortable• 6. Need a new diaper• 7. Need attention• 8. Reacting to a stimulant• 9. Have colic

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Ways to Soothe a Newborn

• 1. Feed them• 2. Cuddle them• 3. Rock them rhythmically • 4. Swaddle them• 5. Pat them• 6. Distract them• 7. Give them something to suck

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Soothe A Crying Baby

• http://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-calm-a-crying-baby_10346342.bc

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Breast fed babies will feed from 8 to 14 times in a 24

hour period.

Bottle feed babies fed every 3 to 4 hours. A baby will let you know often and how much to nurse.

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Breast Feeding

• http://www.babycenter.com/2_10-tips-for-breastfeeding-success_10326780.bc

Store Breast Milk

• http://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-store-and-use-breast-milk_10350927.bc

Mix & Store Formula

• http://www.babycenter.com/2_how-to-mix-and-store-formula_10350926.bc

How Much & How Often to FeedBaby’s Age Average Feeding in

OuncesFeeding in a typical Day

Average total ounces daily

First 2 Weeks 2-3 6-8 22

2-8 weeks 3-5 5-6 28

2 months 4-6 4-5 30

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Sleeping Needs

• Newborns will be only truly alert of about 3 minutes of every day and less at night.

• As the baby grows, so does the period of wakefulness.

• By the end of the first month, most are alert for about two to 3 hours a day, most of it in a long stretch of time.

• Nap times can be anywhere from two to six hours at first.

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Social Needs

• Newborns crave contact by touch, sight, smell and hearing with people especially their parents.

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Newborn’s Needs

• Handout, pg. 81

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