Physical Adaptations
What is the white, cheese-like substance that protects the newborn’s skin in utero?
Vernix Caseosa
What reflex causes a newborn to turn its head when its cheek is stroked?
Rooting Reflex
How often should a newborn be breastfed in the first few weeks?
Every 2-3 hrs or 8-10 times per day
What is the safest sleep position for a newborn?
How should parents clean the umbilical cord stump?
Keeping it dry and away from the diaper, and letting it fall off naturally
What is the fine, soft hair covering a newborn’s body?
Lanugo
What reflex is also called the "startle reflex"?
Moro Reflex
What is the first milk produced by the mother, rich in antibodies and nutrients?
Colostrum
What temperature range should a newborn’s environment be kept at to prevent cold stress?
97.7°F-99.5°F (36.5°C-37.5°C)
How should parents dress a newborn for appropriate temperature regulation?
One extra layer than an adult would wear
What is a normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
30-60 breaths per minute
What reflex causes a baby to curl its toes when the sole of the foot is stroked?
Babinski Reflex
How much weight loss is considered normal for a newborn in the first few days of life?
Up to 10% of birth weight
What is the proper way to suction a newborn’s airway using a bulb syringe?
Suction the mouth first, then the nose
What is the best way to calm a fussy newborn?
Swaddling, rocking, or using white noise
What is the term for bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in a newborn?
Acrocyanosis
What are the typical newborn states of consciousness?
Quiet sleep, active sleep, drowsy, quiet alert, active alert, and crying
What is an important feeding cue that signals a newborn is hungry?
Rooting, sucking motions, or bringing hands to mouth
What should parents do to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?
Place the baby on their back to sleep, avoid soft bedding, and share a room but not a bed
What are three warning signs parents should report to their healthcare provider?
Fever, difficulty breathing, and poor feeding
What are the three major factors that help a newborn initiate breathing at birth?
Chemical, mechanical, and thermal stimuli
What is the term for a newborn’s ability to recognize and respond to their parents' voices?
Auditory Recognition
What is the recommended age to introduce solid foods to an infant?
6 months
What are signs of jaundice in a newborn that require medical attention?
Yellowing of the skin or eyes spreading below the chest, poor feeding, and lethargy
What is the safest way to transport a newborn in a car?
In a rear-facing car seat in the back seat