SOOTHING CENTER

HOW MUCH DO NEWBORN BABIES SLEEP?

Newborn sleep as many as 16 hours per day during their first 3 months. However, these 16 hours are often not consecutive, as newborn babies wake every 2 to 3 hours to be fed or changed. At 6 months, newborns often sleep 8 to 10 hours per night, and continue to sleep more as they age.

AS A NEW MOM SHOULD I BREASTFEED MY NEWBORN?

Breastfeeding is a personal decision for new mothers. There are many benefits that breastfeeding provides to you and your baby, including:

·         Provides essential nutrients and fatty acids 

·         Gives anti-bodies to fight disease and infection

·         Increase postpartum weight loss

HOW MUCH SHOULD MY NEWBORN BE FED?

Newborn babies should be fed every 2 to 3 hours, and there are a few indicators that will let you know baby is getting enough to eat:

·         Baby drinks 2 to 3 ounces of formula or spends 10 to 15 minutes at each breast.

·         Baby begins to gain weight during the second week

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY BREASTFED BABY EAT?

Newborns should eat 7 to 10 times a day, if not more. It may sometimes feel as if they want to eat every hour; this is known as cluster feeding, and is not unusual.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I BATHE MY BABY?

Newborns can generally be kept clean by bathing them three or four times in any given week. Some babies enjoy being bathed more than others, and if this is your newborn, there’s no problem with bathing your child every day. However, if you begin to notice dry skin, consider using an approved moisturizer.

WHAT BOTTLE TYPE IS BEST FOR MY BABY?

Bottle choice is a matter of personal preference, but it is highly recommended to find a bottle that offers a similar flow to an actual breast.