1. Caring for Newborn Skills Demonstrations

2. Handling a new born 1-Lifting a newborn -Slide one hand under the baby’s buttock and the other under the shoulders and head -Use your forearm to support the neck and head as you raise your hands together to lift a newborn 2-Holding a new born in your arm -Hold the arm upright, cradled in the curve of your arm. Your arm supports the baby’s head and neck 3-Putting a new born down -Continue to support both the neck and head and the body -Bend over, keeping the baby close to your body until the baby’s body is resting on a surface that can support his or her body -Remove your arms from under the baby 4-Holding a new born against your chest -Hold the baby against your chest, so that baby faces behind you, peeking over your shoulder -Use your hands to support the baby’s neck and head

3. Feeding Feeding a baby is a good bonding time, Breast fed babies tend to eat more often First few weeks, babies eat up to 6-8 times a day Second or third month, babies eat more but are able to sleep longer As baby reaches 1 year, babies eat more but less times a day Hold bottle semi-upright supporting their head and neck Keep nipple full so the baby can keep swallowing (avoid swallowing air) When warming up the bottle, check the temperature on your wrist first (be careful when microwaving formula because temperatures are uneven) Throw always leftover formula to avoid bacteria and illness Sterilized bottles to be sure all bacteria is gone, therefore take bottles all the way apart Change nipples every few weeks Never prop the bottle up at night in crib, it interferes with the physical contact bonding and can lead to tooth decay from the sugars in the formula Feed until the infant seems satisfied, healthy babies will eat the amount that they need

4. Burping Babies need to be burped at least twice during feeding Once during feeding, once after Babies swallow air along with liquid during feeding so it must be released from the body Burping helps them avoid crankiness and discomfort Baby may not burp each time, but you should always try

5. Bathing A newborn is given a sponge bath for 2 weeks until the bell button heals (from cutting the umbilical cord). After that, a tub bath is given Bathing needs…two soft bath towels, a wash cloth, a diaper, mild soap, baby shampoo, water at room/lukewarm temperature (test with your elbows to make sure its not too hot) Lower baby gently into tub. Hold child gently but firmly First, wash the baby’s face with clean water and a soft wash cloth Second, wash the baby’s hair with a tiny amount of shampoo, and rinse so that the water hits the back of the tub (out of baby’s eyes) Then, wash the baby’s body with the mild soap. Be sure to wash all over the baby while still have a firm hold of them. Its best to leave them seating in the tub the whole time. Finally, take the baby out of the tub. Place the infant on a clean towel and wrap then up in it. A hooded towel can help with chilling. Pat dry.

6. Dressing Clothes for infants should be simple and comfortable, ease of movement for baby and ease of care for the parent Baby clothes should always be flame retardant (look on clothing labels) The size of infant wear coordinates with their weight and age, weight is more reliable Look for clothes with generous hems, extra buttons, and plenty of room to grow First, gather the garment into a loop at the top for the head, slip it over the back of the baby’s head, stretch garment toward you so baby does not feel smothered Second, stretch garment down the body, bunch up arm sleeves (just as you did the head), put baby's hand in fist and gently pull arms through. Lastly, repeat a similar process for pants Always move smoothly and gently so the baby does not get startled

7. Diapering Diapers are most essential part of baby’s wardrobe. Baby’s need 12-15 diapers changes at day during the first few weeks. Newborns wet their diapers several times an hour, but in small amounts so changing is not always required each time Guardian should turn diaper changing into a period of interaction. Sing or hum to child, talk about what you are doing, all so baby can hear you voice Keep diapers supplies near a sturdy, padded surface (crib or changing table) Remove diaper and clean baby with wipes (baby powder or baby oil if needed on skin for diaper rash) Put on a fresh diaper Hold baby’s ankles, slide diaper under buttock, sit down baby’s ankles, and Velcro the front of diaper (not too tight and not too loose) Dispose of all dirty supplies

8. Preparing for sleep Start by washing the baby’s face and hands, change diaper if needed, and change clothes Specific sleeping garments (footies or pj onesies) remind the baby that its time to sleep Spend a few minutes rocking the baby or singing a lullaby. This comforts the baby When baby falls asleep, gently put baby in the bed. Be calmly and move slowly so they do not wake. Baby’s crib should be safe (avoid pillows, fluffy blankets, bumper pads and stuffed toys) Try to follow the same routine every night so its easier familiar to the baby