Newborn Care
It is recommended that this not be done before 24hr of life
Bath
It is recommended that an infant carseat be situated in this manner until a child is two years of age.
Rear-facing
This is the best way for a birth parent to be successful with breastfeeding from birth.
Skin to Skin
The most accurate place to take a temperature on an infant
Axillary
This is given before 6 hours of life
Vitamin K
This can be done to help an infant sleep
Swaddling
Where to find the information on how to correctly install my child's Carseat.
Car seat manual and vehicle manual
Exclusive breastfeeding for this long is recommended
6 months
Normal temperature for an infant
36.5-37.5
This is done between 24hrs and 72hrs of life
NMS
This is routinely done at 2 months of age
First immunization
When the child is properly secured in the carseat, the chest clip must be secured where on the child.
At the level of the armpit
Name alternatives to exclusively BF
Pumping
Formula
Mixed
Happens late evening and night for several hours at a time before age of 3 months
Crying
This is done after 15hrs of life for a vaginal birth and after 22hrs of life for a c/section birth
Hearing screening
This should be done for short stretches from birth to strengthen neck muscles and prevent flattening to the back of the head.
Tummy time
Safest place to secure the car seat
Backseat
It is not recommended these be introduced to infants until breastfeeding is well established.
Soothers
If it happens before 3 months, baby needs to go to emergency
Fever
This is done at 24hrs of life
CCHD
This should be cleaned once a day and dry until fallen
Umbilical cord
What are important points when buying a second hand (used car seat). Name two
Expiration date
Not involved in a car accident in the past
Not missing any pieces
It is important to feed your infant this often
8-12/24hrs and on demand
A common condition in a baby's first week of life that may require intervention from their healthcare team.
Jaundice
If this is high level, newborn will need phototherapy treatment
Bilirubin