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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the newborn phase begins once the baby is born and lasts for the first 28 days of life. Some believe that the newborn phase starts once the baby is born through the first 8 weeks. Many medical experts consider the newborn stage to be the baby’s first 12 weeks of life.

Premature

Babies born early are considered premature because they are born prior to 37th week of pregnancy. Babies are born early for several reasons including diabetes, high blood pressure, or genetics.

What is the infant age range?

A baby is an infant through their first year of life, from birth to 1 year. There is overlap between the terms “newborn” and “infant” since infancy includes the newborn phase.During the first three months of a baby’s life, the terms “newborn” and “infant” can be used to describe a baby, and you might even hear the term “newborn infant.”

What's the average weight for a newborn?

While all newborns are born at different weights, the average weight range is between 5 pounds and 8 ounces to 8 pounds and 13 ounces. Babies born outside of this range aren't necessarily unhealthy or experiencing abnormal growth, but they may require extra medical attention.

What's the average weight for a newborn?

While all newborns are born at different weights, the average weight range is between 5 pounds and 8 ounces to 8 pounds and 13 ounces. Babies born outside of this range aren't necessarily unhealthy or experiencing abnormal growth, but they may require extra medical attention.

What's the average weight for a newborn?

While all newborns are born at different weights, the average weight range is between 5 pounds and 8 ounces to 8 pounds and 13 ounces. Babies born outside of this range aren't necessarily unhealthy or experiencing abnormal growth, but they may require extra medical attention.

How much weight should a baby gain per month?

Newborn babies typically gain around 30 grams (1 ounce per day until they reach three months. From three to six months, a baby will gain about 20 grams (0.67 ounces) daily, and from six to twelve months, their growth slows to approximately 10 grams (0.35 ounces) per day.

How much weight should a baby gain per month?

Newborn babies typically gain around 30 grams (1 ounce per day until they reach three months. From three to six months, a baby will gain about 20 grams (0.67 ounces) daily, and from six to twelve months, their growth slows to approximately 10 grams (0.35 ounces) per day.

How much weight should a baby gain per month?

Newborn babies typically gain around 30 grams (1 ounce per day until they reach three months. From three to six months, a baby will gain about 20 grams (0.67 ounces) daily, and from six to twelve months, their growth slows to approximately 10 grams (0.35 ounces) per day.

What are growth charts?

During well-check visits, your pediatrician will likely provide information about your baby's growth based on an infant growth chart, an important developmental milestone. This chart tracks your baby's head circumference, weight and length, and pattern of growth at different ages.

What are growth charts?

During well-check visits, your pediatrician will likely provide information about your baby's growth based on an infant growth chart, an important developmental milestone. This chart tracks your baby's head circumference, weight and length, and pattern of growth at different ages.

What are growth charts?

During well-check visits, your pediatrician will likely provide information about your baby's growth based on an infant growth chart, an important developmental milestone. This chart tracks your baby's head circumference, weight and length, and pattern of growth at different ages.

Why is my newborn crying?

Newborns cry a lot, and while it can be tough to hear, crying is how they communicate. When your baby is crying, they might be telling you they’re: hungry, tired, uncomfortable or in pain.

Why is my newborn crying?

Newborns cry a lot, and while it can be tough to hear, crying is how they communicate. When your baby is crying, they might be telling you they’re: hungry, tired, uncomfortable or in pain.

Why is my newborn crying?

Newborns cry a lot, and while it can be tough to hear, crying is how they communicate. When your baby is crying, they might be telling you they’re: hungry, tired, uncomfortable or in pain.

What medicines do newborns get right after birth?

They usually get a Vitamin K shot, Antibiotic eye ointment, the Hepatitis B vaccine and the RSV antibody.

What medicines do newborns get right after birth?

They usually get a Vitamin K shot, Antibiotic eye ointment, the Hepatitis B vaccine and the RSV antibody.

What medicines do newborns get right after birth?

They usually get a Vitamin K shot, Antibiotic eye ointment, the Hepatitis B vaccine and the RSV antibody.

How often should my newborn be feeding?

Newborns must eat every 1.5 to 2 hours during a 24-hour period, which totals 10 to 12 feeds per day. As they grow, this changes to every 2 to 4 hours, with 8 to 10 nursing sessions each day, eventually transitioning to 4 to 6 sessions

How often should my newborn be feeding?

Newborns must eat every 1.5 to 2 hours during a 24-hour period, which totals 10 to 12 feeds per day. As they grow, this changes to every 2 to 4 hours, with 8 to 10 nursing sessions each day, eventually transitioning to 4 to 6 sessions

How often should my newborn be feeding?

Newborns must eat every 1.5 to 2 hours during a 24-hour period, which totals 10 to 12 feeds per day. As they grow, this changes to every 2 to 4 hours, with 8 to 10 nursing sessions each day, eventually transitioning to 4 to 6 sessions

How do I make sure my baby sleeps safely?

Your newborn should sleep alone on a firm, flat mattress that fits snugly inside the crib or bassinet with no gaps between the mattress and the frame. Use only a fitted sheet on the mattress; no flat sheets or loose blankets. Make sure the space is free of any blankets, pillows, bedding, bumper pads, stuffed animals, or toys. Avoid attaching toys or pacifiers to the crib slats, as they can pose a suffocation or strangulation risk.

How do I make sure my baby sleeps safely?

Your newborn should sleep alone on a firm, flat mattress that fits snugly inside the crib or bassinet with no gaps between the mattress and the frame. Use only a fitted sheet on the mattress; no flat sheets or loose blankets. Make sure the space is free of any blankets, pillows, bedding, bumper pads, stuffed animals, or toys. Avoid attaching toys or pacifiers to the crib slats, as they can pose a suffocation or strangulation risk.

How do I make sure my baby sleeps safely?

Your newborn should sleep alone on a firm, flat mattress that fits snugly inside the crib or bassinet with no gaps between the mattress and the frame. Use only a fitted sheet on the mattress; no flat sheets or loose blankets. Make sure the space is free of any blankets, pillows, bedding, bumper pads, stuffed animals, or toys. Avoid attaching toys or pacifiers to the crib slats, as they can pose a suffocation or strangulation risk.

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