Child care guidance
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Feeding
- Newborns feed every 1.5–3 hours (8–12 times per day)
- Breastfed babies may feed more frequently than formula-fed
- Signs of hunger: rooting, sucking hands, fussiness
- Signs of fullness: turning head away, slowing sucking, relaxed hands
Consult a midwife or health visitor if worried about feeding
Sleep
- Newborns sleep 14–17 hours per day in short stretches
- Always put baby on their back to sleep (Safe Sleep)
- Use a firm, flat mattress with no pillows or loose bedding
- Room temperature: 16–20°C (60–68°F)
Safe Sleep: back to sleep, clear cot, smoke-free home
Basic care
- Umbilical cord stump falls off in 1–3 weeks — keep it clean and dry
- Bathe 2–3 times per week using lukewarm water
- Normal: sneezing, hiccups, irregular breathing patterns
- Baby will regain birth weight by 2 weeks
When to seek medical help
- High fever (38°C+ in babies under 3 months — call 999)
- Difficulty breathing or persistent coughing
- Refusing all feeds for more than 8 hours
- Unusual drowsiness or difficulty waking
- Rash that doesn't fade when pressed (glass test)
- Fontanelle (soft spot) bulging or sunken
- You feel something isn't right — trust your instincts
This guidance is for information only. Always consult your GP or health visitor for medical concerns.