Your pediatrician in Granger, IN, can help you when you are caring for your newborn baby.
When you have a newborn baby, chances are you have a lot of questions about what to do. Your pediatrician can help provide the answers you need and the care your newborn deserves.
Dr. Charisse Johnson at Premier Pediatrics of Indiana in Granger, IN, provides a wide variety of children’s services, including newborn care.
Newborn care is critical to the proper growth and development of your baby. Knowing the basics about newborn care can save you time and help prevent unnecessary stress too.
These are some important tips on how to care for your newborn:
- Expect your newborn to need to be fed every 2 to 3 hours if you are breastfeeding. If your newborn is on formula, expect to feed your baby every 3 to 4 hours.
- Expect your newborn to sleep most of the day, or at least 16 hours to start.
- Place your newborn on his or her back to sleep.
- Your newborn’s stool is black at first, and changes to dark green and then to yellow as your newborn gets older.
- Give your newborn a bath using mild soap and lukewarm water. Thoroughly clean the folds of skin to remove bacteria. Be careful not to bathe your baby too often because it can dry out your baby’s skin.
- Remember to try to sleep when your newborn sleeps. You need adequate rest to be able to take care of your newborn.
- Get outside with your baby for some light exercise like walking. This can help you relax and relieve stress.
Taking care of a newborn can be overwhelming, especially if you are trying to work outside your home, so don’t be afraid to ask for help from family and friends when you need it.
To learn more about the importance of newborn care, call Dr. Charisse Johnson of Premier Pediatrics of Indiana in Granger, IN, at (574) 855-4575. Call today.