Feeding and nutrition: weight loss and gain, determining adequacy of feeding, b reast feeding, formula feeding, urination and bowel movement, and burping Newbornso 0-1yr linkj Nutrition
Sleeping and baby caring : sleep position and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDs), flat head prevention, sleep and cry time, room temperature, cord care, diaper care, bathing, care for circumcised penis, thermometer use, clothing, hold, cuddle, sooth baby, don’t shake baby Safe Sleep
Learning stimulation and family interaction: talking, singing, gazing, holding, cuddling, background music Learning Stimulation
Medical issues : jaundice, weight gain, know signs of illness, chocking management, sneezing, hiccups, spitting up, soft spot, sutures, or bumps over scalp, red spot in eyes, eye tearing, umbilical hernia, no scrotal testes, hydrocele, vaginal bleeding, hip clunk, sacral pits or hair, birt h marks Medical Info Center
Mother and family support : rest, eating for two, depression (tearful, anxious, fatigued, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable), support from family and friends, attention to siblings
Safety link
Feeding: no bottle in bed or microwave, adequate nipple for bottle, know choking prevention skills
Sleeping: crib safety (adequate slats, bumpers, side rails up, and no soft items), sleep on back, not share bed
Childproof home: smoke-free, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector. link
Burns: water temp<120 oF , not drink hot liquid or smoke cigarettes when carrying babies
Falls and drowning: do not leave baby alone on changing table, bed, sofa, or chair; keep crib sides raised, never leave baby alone in or near a bath tab
Car seat: rear-facing in the central back seat of the car link
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