How To Care for Baby

A set of flashcards summarizing key concepts related to baby care, newborn characteristics, and developmental stages.

What is an important step to take while feeding a baby to avoid discomfort?

Burp the baby at the middle and end of feedings.

How often should newborn diapers be changed to prevent diaper rash?

10-15 times a day.

What sleeping position is recommended for babies?

Babies should sleep on their backs.

How does bonding with a baby occur?

Through lovingly looking, touching, and responding consistently to their needs.

What is Erikson's Stage of Trust vs Mistrust?

Children develop a sense of trust when caregivers provide reliability and care; mistrust develops if needs are not met.

What is the average feeding schedule for a 0-3 month old baby?

8-12 times a day.

At what age should solid foods be introduced to babies?

Around 6 months.

What is the best developed sense in newborns?

Smell.

What is the purpose of the APGAR test?

To assess a newborn's ability to survive and thrive outside the uterus.

What are fontanels?

Soft spots on a child's head that allow for brain growth during early life.

What does the rooting reflex indicate?

When a baby's cheek is stroked, they will turn towards the side of the stroke.

What happens to a newborn's weight during the first month?

The average full-term baby weighs between 7-8 pounds.

What is lanugo?

Soft downy hair that may cover a baby's face and body.

What happens to the umbilical cord stump after birth?

It will dry out and fall off.

What are milia?

Plugged oil glands on a baby's forehead, nose, and cheeks, commonly known as whiteheads.