How your pediatricians in Anthem, AZ, can help with your newborn
Having a newborn is a special time in your life, and it’s only natural to have some questions. Your pediatrician can help provide answers. Dr. David Yip and Dr. Dinna Rosenthal at Angel Pediatrics in Anthem, AZ, provide comprehensive children’s medical services, including newborn care.
These are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about newborn care.
When Should I Bring My Newborn to Visit the Pediatrician?
Your pediatrician will first see your newborn within 2 to 5 days of you giving birth, and this visit is often done while you and your baby are in the hospital.
What Should I Know About Feeding My Newborn?
Typically, a newborn baby will want to feed every 2 to 3 hours if you are breastfeeding. Formula fed newborns will want to feed every 3 to 4 hours.
What Should I Know About the Sleeping Habits of My Newborn?
Early on, your newborn will want to sleep at least 16 hours a day. Place your baby on his or her back to sleep. This helps your baby breathe easily and helps prevent sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS. Remember to try to sleep when your baby sleeps. This helps you to stay well-rested and healthy, so you can care for your newborn.
What Should I Know About Diaper Changes?
A newborn’s stool will be black initially, and then change to a dark green and then to yellow. If the stool appears red, you should bring your baby to visit the pediatrician. Red stool may be a sign of blood in the stool.
How Frequently Should I Bathe My Newborn?
Bathing a baby too often can dry out your newborn’s skin. When you bathe your newborn, use only mild soap and lukewarm water. Clean the skin folds thoroughly to keep your newborn’s skin free of bacteria.
To find out more about newborn care and how your pediatrician can with your newborn, call Dr. David Yip and Dr. Dinna Rosenthal at Angel Pediatrics in Anthem, AZ. You can reach them in the office by calling (623) 551-0442, so call now.