Newborn Care: Essential Guide for Day 2

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Thermal Care

• Keep the baby skin-to-skin with the mother.
• Keep baby in Co-bedding with mother and in Head-up position.
• Use a cap, socks, mittens, and one extra layer of swaddling cloth on him/her.
• Avoid direct fan/AC air on the baby.

Breastfeeding & Latching

• Start within 1 hour of birth, and feed 8-12 times a day. Give on demand feeding.
• Signs of Good latch: Mouth wide open, lips curled out, Chin touches breast, Lower areola of breast in baby’s mouth
• Give burping for 10 minutes after each feed
• Avoid bottle feeding, only breast milk for 6 months.

Newborn Skin Care

• No bath until umbilical cord falls (7-10 days).
• Keep the cord clean and dry, no powders or ointments.
• Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning the face and diaper area.

Newborn Vaccination

• At birth: BCG (For protection against Tuberculosis), Hepatitis B (For protection against liver disease), Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) (For protection against polio disease)
• Follow the vaccination schedule strictly.

Head Support & Tummy Time

• Always support the baby’s head when holding it. Keep the baby’s head up while in a supine sleep position.
• Start tummy time after 3 weeks, a few minutes daily, under observation only.

Swaddling

• Wrap baby snugly but not too tight, hips should move freely. Keep face open.
• Stop swaddling once baby starts rolling over (around 2 months).

Urine & Stool

• Baby must pass First urine within 48 hours, first stool within 24 hours.
• Breastfed babies may pass stool multiple times daily or once in a few days—both normal.
• If no stool for 48 hours or baby strains excessively, consult a doctor.

Warning Signs – Visit a Doctor If:

• Baby is not feeding well or is lethargic.
• Yellowing (jaundice) spreads to palms & soles.
• Fever or hypothermia (cold body).
• Breathing difficulty, bluish skin, persistent vomiting.

For any concerns, always consult your paediatrician immediately.

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