The Importance of Newborn Care

If you have a newborn, you want to do everything you can to help ensure your newborn thrives, develops, and grows. Excellent newborn care is the foundation to help your baby enjoy a healthy life and give you peace of mind. The pediatricians at ESD Pediatric Group provide comprehensive pediatric services for children of all ages, including newborn care. They have two convenient office locations in Milford and Hyde Park, OH.

What You Need To Know About Newborn Care

Let’s look at just a few of the many reasons newborn care is important:

• Newborn care includes vaccinations to protect your baby from contagious and serious illnesses and diseases
• Newborn care includes measuring your baby’s height and weight to help track growth and development over time
• Newborn care includes a thorough physical examination to check for any signs of medical issues
• Newborn care includes ordering lab tests or imaging studies to aid in the diagnosis of potential medical concerns

Your newborn care visits are also an excellent opportunity to discuss concerns or ask questions about caring for your newborn. These are some general guidelines to follow about newborn care:

• Your newborn will want to feed every 2 to 3 hours if you are breastfeeding or every 3 to 4 hours on formula
• Your newborn will want to sleep most of the day or at least 16 hours in the first weeks
• Your newborn should be placed on his or her back to sleep to make breathing easier
• Your newborn’s stool is black at first and changes to dark green and then to yellow as your newborn gets older
• Bathe your newborn with mild soap and lukewarm water, carefully cleaning the folds of skin
• Try to sleep when your newborn sleeps so you can be well-rested, too
• Try to get outside with your baby for some light exercise, like walking, to help you relax and relieve stress

Want To Know More About Newborn Care?

Call the pediatricians at ESD Pediatric Group in Milford and Hyde Park, OH, to learn more about the importance of newborn care. Their number is (513) 248-1210.