4804 Rowan Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653

Newborn Care for First-Time Parents

If you are a first-time parent, you probably have many questions about caring for your newborn. Our pediatrician has the answers. Drs. Haravu Lokesh, Rupal Desai, and Monica Porcelli at A to Z Pediatrics in New Port Richey, FL, offer comprehensive medical services for children, including help with newborn care.

What You Need to Know About Newborn Care

Caring for your newborn doesn’t have to be complicated. These are a few simple guidelines to follow when caring for your newborn:

About feeding – if you are breastfeeding, your baby will want to feed every 2 to 3 hours. If you are feeding your baby formula, your baby will feed every 3 to 4 hours.

About sleeping – newborns sleep at least 16 hours each day for the first few weeks. Remember to try to sleep when your newborn sleeps. This helps ensure you are well-rested to care for your child. Always place your baby on his or her back for sleeping, to help your newborn breathe easily.

About changing – remember that your newborn’s first bowel movements will be black and tarry, changing to dark green and then to yellow. This is normal. Talk with our pediatrician if your baby’s stool is red because this could indicate blood in the stool.

About bathing – you should avoid bathing your baby too often because this can cause dry skin. Use only mild soap and lukewarm water. Thoroughly cleanse your baby’s skin, including the folds of skin where bacteria can thrive.

Caring for your newborn and you are the two most important things to think about. Don’t hesitate to ask for help from friends and family while caring for your newborn.

Want to Know More?

To find out more about newborn care and how our pediatricians can help, call Drs. Haravu Lokesh, Rupal Desai, and Monica Porcelli at A to Z Pediatrics in New Port Richey, FL. You can reach them in the office by calling (727) 375-5242, so call today.

4804 Rowan Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34653

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4804 Rowan Rd,
New Port Richey, FL 34653

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