Ten week baby

10 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms and Baby Development

You’ve made it to 10 weeks pregnant, and that means you’re nearly at the end of your first trimester—time flies! Some of your pregnancy symptoms might be starting to subside, while others might be right around the corner. We’ve got more information about what to expect at 10 weeks pregnant in terms of signs and symptoms, plus things to think about and questions your healthcare provider can answer.

Highlights at 10 Weeks Pregnant

Below we’ve highlighted some of the ways your baby is growing and changing, and how you might be feeling at 10 weeks pregnant:

Your little one is starting to look more and more like a baby, with a rounder head and lots of little developments, like eyes, fingers, toes, and tooth buds.
With internal organs in place, your little one is just about 1 inch long.
Though pregnancy symptoms might be at their worst this week, know they’ll soon start to ease.
Since your belly bump might start to show in the coming weeks, now is a good time to consider starting a baby bump photo series!

10 Weeks Pregnant: Your Baby's Development

Your baby is making some big strides this week! Here are some of the exciting developmental steps happening inside your belly:

That little head is taking on a rounder, more human shape, and by now all the internal organs may be in place and starting to work together.
Tiny tooth buds have begun to develop, too.
Your baby’s fingers and toes are growing longer, and the webs that had been between each finger and toe are starting to disappear.
At the moment, your baby’s eyes, eyelids, and ears are continuing to develop, but they’ve still got some growing to do before they’re fully formed.

What’s in store for both you and your baby? Check out our Pregnancy Guide; it contains tips and insights to help you get through the rest of the first trimester and beyond. And even though it’s still too early to know your baby’s gender, you can have some fun with our Chinese gender predictor.

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How Many Months Is 10 Weeks Pregnant?

Weeks or months? You’ll probably hear your pregnancy described in both ways, though weeks are more common. Though there are various methods of assigning the 40 weeks of pregnancy into months, at 10 weeks pregnant you’re likely in your third month of pregnancy, even if you haven’t noticed any belly bump or symptoms! “If I'm 10 weeks pregnant, when is my due date?” It's thrilling to think about the day you'll meet your new baby! Your healthcare provider will help you come up with this date, but in the meantime, try our Due Date Calculator to get an idea of when your little one may join the world.

How Big Is a Baby at 10 Weeks Pregnant?

Your little one is still growing very quickly! At 10 weeks, the average fetus is about the size of a strawberry, and your baby will likely measure approximately 1 inch long.

Your Baby: What Does 10 Weeks Pregnant Look Like?

Check out the illustration below for a look at how things are shaping up inside your belly as you head toward the end of the first trimester.

Your Body at 10 Weeks Pregnant

At 10 weeks pregnant, your uterus is about the size of a large orange, whereas before you became pregnant it was about the size of a small pear. Around this time, you likely have had or will soon have an appointment with your healthcare provider that includes an internal and external abdominal exam to determine the size and position of your baby.

Your healthcare provider might also perform blood tests to find out if you have any infections, determine your blood type and Rh factor, and check whether your own immunizations are up to date. There’s a lot to do, but your provider will be able to walk you through the details and schedule future appointments and tests.

10 Weeks Pregnant: Your Symptoms

“Why is week 10 of pregnancy the worst?” This may or may not be a question that's on your mind, but it’s not unusual for pregnancy symptoms to peak around this time, especially when it comes to nausea. The good news is that morning sickness and some other symptoms tend to lessen after the first trimester, giving way to a more comfortable and pleasant second trimester. At 10 weeks pregnant, here are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing:

Morning sickness. You’re not alone if you’re 10 weeks pregnant and still experiencing stomach pain, nausea, and other symptoms of morning sickness. Remember, there’s light at the end of the tunnel, but if you experience a more severe form of morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum, consult your healthcare provider.
Round ligament pain. This is one of the more uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms. Round ligaments are bands of tissue that support the uterus, and they stretch and soften as your baby grows during pregnancy. At 10 weeks pregnant, you might feel lower back pain or pain on your side when these ligaments tighten, such as when changing positions in sleep. Light stretching and gentle movements may help relieve the discomfort, but if it doesn’t go away on its own, or if you also have a fever, talk to your healthcare provider.
Minimal weight gain. Even though your clothes may be tighter, you may not have gained much weight—or you may have lost a little if you've been dealing with morning sickness. Read up on pregnancy weight gain and be sure to talk to your healthcare provider if you’re concerned. You can also try using our Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator tool for an estimate of healthy weight gain based on your pre-pregnancy weight.
Exhaustion. You might feel like napping at every opportunity. This could be thanks to the increased levels of the hormone progesterone in your body. Sleeping while pregnant isn’t always easy, though, so be sure to consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Sleep is important!
Headaches. Pregnancy could trigger the occasional headache. If you're experiencing this symptom, try to rest in a darkened room and apply an ice pack to your head or neck to help relieve the pain. Contact your healthcare provider if the headache persists or is severe.
Mood swings. Hormonal changes may play a role in the highs and lows you feel when you’re about 10 weeks pregnant. You may find it helpful to distract yourself by chatting with friends, watching funny TV shows or movies, or treating yourself to a massage—just be sure to choose a trained massage therapist who knows about safe massage techniques for those who are pregnant.
Discharge. You might be seeing more vaginal discharge than before, which is caused by your increased blood supply and higher hormone levels. This normal discharge is clear to milky-colored, nearly odorless, and may appear slightly yellowish on your underwear. At ten weeks pregnant or later, contact your healthcare provider if you notice a strong odor or color changes in the discharge, or if you experience spotting, bleeding, or itching in the vaginal area.
Acne. If you’re experiencing acne now and didn’t before you got pregnant, or if your acne is worse now than before, it may be one of your pregnancy symptoms. Pregnancy acne is a hormone-related symptom and will likely clear up soon after your baby is born.

How Big Is a Pregnant Belly at 10 Weeks?

At 10 weeks pregnant, are you showing or just bloated, you may wonder? It’s possible that your pregnant belly’s size will increase at 10 weeks, but a baby bump doesn’t usually show until around weeks 12 to 16, even if you're pregnant with twins. This is when your uterus starts to move outside your pelvis area. Keep in mind that right now, your little one is only as big as a strawberry! Whether you're showing or not, you may be curious to know if you can feel your baby move at 10 weeks. Though your little one is probably moving around inside your uterus, they’re likely too small for any movements to be felt. Around 18 to 20 weeks you may experience what's known as quickening, meaning that you feel your baby move for the very first time.

What Does 10 Weeks Pregnant Look Like?

For a better idea of what your belly might look like around 10 weeks pregnant, when you’re in your third month of pregnancy, check out the image below.

10 Weeks Pregnant: Things to Consider

As you make your way through pregnancy, there are plenty of important things to consider, from adjusting your diet to caring for your body. Check out our list below.

Reduce your caffeine intake, if you haven’t already done so. Many healthcare providers recommend reducing or eliminating caffeine from your diet so that you’re not having more than 200 mg per day (the equivalent of one 12-ounce cup of coffee). Cutting out caffeine can also help you sleep better.
As your pregnancy progresses, the weight of your growing uterus can hinder blood flow to the lower parts of your body. When this happens, the veins in your legs can become swollen, sore, and blue. Varicose veins are not preventable, but you can take steps to ease the discomfort and prevent them from becoming worse.
- Don’t sit with your legs crossed or stand or sit for long periods of time.
- Try wearing support hose and propping your legs up whenever you can to help improve blood flow.
- Also, stay active, move around, and add some safe pregnancy exercise to your daily routine if your healthcare provider approves.
As you anticipate your belly showing, 10 weeks is a good time to start taking pictures and starting a baby bump progression photo series, if this is something you might like to do. You could start as soon as you start showing, or even a little earlier. The series is easy to do:
- Pick a day of the week, where you’d like to stand, and what to wear. Some wear a tight-fitting top, while others roll their top up to reveal their belly.
- Stand to the side and either take a selfie or have someone take a full-length photo of you.
- Once your baby is born, you can even take a few postpartum shots with your baby in your arms. You’ll love being able to look back on how your belly grew as your pregnancy progressed.

10 Weeks Pregnant: Questions for Your Healthcare Provider

Remember that your healthcare provider is always there for you, so feel free to consult them about any questions or concerns you have now and in the weeks to come. Some common questions at 10 weeks pregnant include:

When can I hear my baby’s heartbeat, if not at 10 weeks?
When will I be able to know if I’m pregnant with twins?
Are any genetic screening tests recommended? If so, when would these take place? Keep in mind that genetic testing is completely optional, and your healthcare provider can help you understand what risk factors or family history might impact your baby.
What is chorionic villus sampling and is it recommended?
Is a nuchal translucency ultrasound recommended?

10 Weeks Pregnant: Your Checklist

As you start to settle into your pregnancy and get used to the various emotional and physical symptoms, consider the following to-dos:

Get a professional bra fitting and buy comfortable underwear and well-fitting bras if needed.
Start to plan a second trimester babymoon! You’re nearly in the trimester that's sometimes called the “honeymoon” period of pregnancy, when you may get your energy levels back, so this could be the right time to take a short break. Besides, after the second trimester, you may not have the chance to get away for a while, so this might be the perfect time to book a relaxing trip.
When you have a minute, read up on pregnancy warning signs you should not ignore. You shouldn’t worry unduly, but it helps to be informed so you know what signs to look out for.

10-Week-Old Baby Milestones – Happiest Baby

By Dr. Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP

Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? If your baby is 10 weeks old, you’re absolutely right! At this age, babies adore studying our face! Although your little one has been able to recognize you for weeks, they are increasingly fascinated by all the fun faces you can make. And it doesn’t take long for one of those expressions to prompt a smile from your little admirer.

Whether your newest addition is your first child or has joined a family with big sibs, every baby comes with an adjustment period. Changing diapers, feeding your baby, and maybe even getting out of the house on walks may feel like a breeze by now. But, what about the other ways you used to spend your time before your baby arrived? Although you have a new list of priorities, it’s wise to still put self-care on the schedule and make an effort to spend quality time with your partner and friends.

Not having a babysitter is no reason to skip the date night entirely…babies can be fine restaurant companions! Believe it or not, your baby is a quieter third-wheel at this point than they will be a year or two down the road.

Your 10-Week-Old Baby’s Development

Colors, Textures, Shapes—Oh My!

Your baby has been taking in their surroundings from the very beginning. But now they are really starting to make sense of the world around them! By recognizing patterns, seeking out familiar faces, and processing all sorts of sensory information, they are constantly learning.

This is all an important part of your baby’s cognitive development, which is a big term that describes how we pick up, mentally organize, and learn to use knowledge. In other words, it’s all about putting the pieces together! Babies also don’t need anything too fancy to learn a whole bunch. Sensory toys and activities are great for sparking your baby’s curiosity. And that includes those “toys” you already have in your house, like crinkly wrapping paper or shiny kitchen pot.

10-Week-Old Baby Milestones

There are two (equally important) categories for motor skills: gross motor skills that use large muscles and fine motor skills that use smaller muscles. Those two sets of skills often work in harmony, such as when you lift your arm and wiggle your fingers.

When it comes to your 10-week-old baby, some of the gross motor skills they are actively working on probably include learning to roll, keeping their head and upper torso raised during tummy time, and kicking their legs. During what appear to be calmer moments, they may also be trying hard to master some fine motor skills, such as moving their fingers, raising their hand to their mouth, and whacking out to grab something, like your glasses. Lots of times they intently look at something—as if they would like to grab it—but rather than reach out, their little hands grasp each other, exploring their own entwined fingers.

Note: Now that your baby is just beginning to reach out and hit their targets, you must be super careful about burns. NEVER have a glass of hot liquid in your hand—or on the table in front of you—when your baby is in your arms or you’re seated at the table.

Future Baby Milestones to Watch

Your baby is currently between well-child visits (which is when your provider will assess your little one’s development), but at your next check-up (which occurs at 4 months), your provider will likely ask you about these milestones:

Does your baby smile spontaneously? (More about Baby’s first smile)
Does your baby laugh?
Does your baby look at you, move, or make sounds to get your attention?
Does your baby make cooing noises (oooh’s and aaah’s)?
Does your baby respond to sounds you make with their own sounds?
Does your baby turn to look at you when they hear your voice?
Does your baby open their mouth to show they’re hungry when they see a bottle or breast?
Does your baby look at their own hands with interest?
Can your baby keep their head steady when held?
Can your baby hold a toy when it’s placed in their hand?
Does your baby bring hands to mouth?
Can your baby push to elbows or forearms during tummy time?

Every baby is different—so your baby may check off some of these items “early” and other skills may take longer to achieve. It’s important to know that there’s a wide range of what’s considered normal!

Your 10-Week-Old Baby’s Health

A Yucky Milestone: Baby’s First Cold

Whether the germs come from daycare, the library, or Big Sis, it’s unfortunately only a matter of time before your baby develops their first case of the sniffles. (Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but kids experience an average of 8 to 10 colds during the first two years.) While a fever for a baby younger than 3 months (or any lethargy or irritability) always merits a call to the doctor, a stuffy nose may be treatable with some TLC at home. If there is no improvement or symptoms worsen within a few days, follow up with your pediatrician.

Common cold symptoms for babies include stuffy or runny noses, fussiness, sneezing, coughing, decreased appetite, difficulty nursing or taking milk from a bottle, and low-grade fevers. (Remember, you’ll want to see a doctor if your baby’s temperature rises above 100 degrees during the first three months. )
Signs of a more serious illness, such as pneumonia, flu, or croup, include wheezing, high fever, vomiting, shakes or chills, rapid breathing, and a worsening cough. If any of these symptoms appear, seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
You can help treat a common cold by using a nasal aspirator to clear your baby’s nose, keeping a humidifier in their room, using a nasal saline spray, very slightly elevating the head of the bed (don’t put anything in your baby’s bed that could cause suffocation…and never elevate more than one inch), and offering lots of breastmilk or formula.

One old home remedy is to put two to three drops of fresh milk right from your breast into a dropper and then into your baby’s nose. Sounds odd? Interestingly, baby germs go up into the breasts and the immune tissue inside can make antibodies specifically against the illness the baby is fighting off. It’s like a tailor-made antibiotic.

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About Dr.

Harvey Karp

Dr. Harvey Karp, one of America’s most trusted pediatricians, is the founder of Happiest Baby and the inventor of the groundbreaking SNOO Smart Sleeper. After years of treating patients in Los Angeles, Dr. Karp vaulted to global prominence with the release of the bestselling Happiest Baby on the Block and Happiest Toddler on the Block. His celebrated books and videos have since become standard pediatric practice, translated into more than 20 languages and have helped millions of parents. Dr. Karp’s landmark methods, including the 5 S’s for soothing babies, guide parents to understand and nurture their children and relieve stressful issues, like new-parent exhaustion, infant crying, and toddler tantrums.

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Baby 2 weeks old: baby development, what a newborn should be able to do

What a baby can do at 2 weeks
What he sees
Mother's smell
Revitalization complex
Tone: what to pay attention to
Baby hygiene
Washing
Taking care of the umbilical wound First walks

How does the baby behave in the first weeks of life, and how to care for him according to his needs? These questions concern any new mother, whose days are now inevitably full of unknown anxieties and worries.

The development of a newborn is rapid. Already at 2 weeks, the child can already fix his gaze for a short time. The baby also reacts to the voice of an adult: it changes the nature of crying when it hears the speech of mom or dad. Lying on his stomach, he tries to briefly raise his head and try to keep it in that position. He also has his first smile!

Together with the pediatrician Maria Yurievna Koroleva, we will learn more about his skills, and at the same time we will understand what kind of care he needs now.

It turns out a lot! For example, in order to make it easier for a baby to start a life journey, nature has rewarded him with innate reflexes.

The first cry, the first sneeze, sucking on the mother's breast - all this the baby does reflexively.

The presence and severity of unconditioned congenital reflexes is the most important indicator of a baby's health.

With the sucking reflex, everything is probably clear. But there is also, for example, a search engine! Try to touch the corner of the child's mouth with your finger: and you will see how he actively begins to look for his mother's breast. There are other important reflexes of the newborn, aimed at the survival of the baby in the external environment. For example, a defensive reflex. Put the baby on his tummy and he will immediately "automatically" turn his head to one side. So he can breathe freely.
Whatever you put into a small palm, the baby clenches his fingers into a fist. This is how the grasp reflex works. Everything is clear here - it is vitally important for the baby to grab hold of mom more tightly.

Adults receive 80% of information about the world through their eyesight. But in a baby, the eyes do not immediately begin to work in full force.

In the first weeks of life, children respond better to contrasting black and white images. For a newborn, the whole world is seen blurry, like a play of light and shadow. That is why, say, such a popular toy as a mobile is too early to hang over the crib during this period. The best object for study during this period is the mother's face, which the baby seems to be trying to capture, carefully studying in the moments of wakefulness.

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In the first weeks of life, the sense of smell also plays a leading role in the baby's impressions.

Even without seeing the mother, but feeling her presence, the baby calms down. Provided, of course, that he is dry and not hungry. Knowing this life hack, by the way, allows newly-made mothers to leave home for a while, leaving their home T-shirt or bathrobe in the cradle. The baby, feeling the smell of mom nearby, will behave much calmer.

An important milestone in growing up. More often it manifests itself closer to a month or even a little later. But some newborns can “boast” of them already at the age of just over two weeks old. The "revitalization complex" is manifested by a smile to the mother, joyful movements of the arms and legs to address the baby and a general positive mood background. The appearance of a “revitalization complex” indicates the successful completion of the period of postpartum adaptation of the baby and the active establishment of relations with the outside world.

Is the little one stiff and inactive? The arms are bent and crossed on the chest, the fists are clenched, and the thumbs are covered on top by the other four? Legs all the time pulled up to the tummy? It looks like his muscles are too tight. The same is also evidenced by the fact that the child almost from birth holds his head, while normally this skill appears only at 2-3 months. Alas, this does not mean that a child prodigy is growing in the family: the tone of the occipital muscles is simply too high.

A set of exercises will help to relax tense muscles, but they can be performed only after consulting a pediatrician. There are no universal babies!

The eyelids of a sleeping baby are not tightly closed, a narrow strip of protein peeps through them, and the eyes themselves seem to “roll up” - turn up and inward. The sight of these unblinking eyes worries mothers to the extreme. Don't worry - this is normal for a newborn if they are otherwise healthy. Just at the beginning of sleep, the tone of the muscles that lift the eyelids rises slightly: by the year the nervous system will learn to regulate it, and everything will pass. But if the baby has neurological problems, tell the neurologist about this symptom.

Even a baby does not need a special baby bath.

It is only necessary in certain cases:

if the old bathroom has a damaged finish;
if there are pets at home and you wash them in the bathroom;
if there is no bathroom at home, but only a shower cabin.

In other cases, the newborn can be safely bathed in an adult bath.
When handling it, it is convenient to use a special slide in the bathroom. In this case, the hands remain free, and you do not need to hold the baby.

If your baby's skin is flaky, you can add bath oil to the water.

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The main thing in washing a girl of any age is to prevent stool from getting on the genitals. To do this, always wash it from front to back. It is convenient to wash a small child over the sink. To do this, the girl needs to be held with one hand, and with the other hand, wash off the stool from the genitals and buttocks and lather them with soap or gel. Holding the baby on one arm, you can bring the baby under running water and thoroughly wash off the soap residue from the genitals.

A little boy can be washed over the sink just like a girl, but he can lie on your arm with his back up.

After an evening bath, we treat the girl's genitals every day. To do this, we need peach oil and a cotton pad. We apply peach oil, and with a cotton pad we push the genitals as far as possible and pass them between the labia. A newborn girl may have a white coating on her vulva. This is the original lubricant, and there is no need to clean it up. It is enough to spend one or two times with a cotton pad on the genitals, and gradually the plaque will go away. It is also necessary to treat a girl with peach oil after bathing for the prevention of synechia - fusion of the labia minora.

After washing the buttocks, large inguinal folds and intergluteal folds, a diaper cream is applied liberally. Cal in newborns has a high enzymatic activity. The cream forms a kind of layer between the feces and the skin, protecting delicate skin from irritation.

The baby's navel often causes the most anxiety for new parents. The stump of the umbilical cord, as a rule, lasts for about a week or even longer, gradually drying up until it falls off. Treat the umbilical wound with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution (it is convenient to use a pipette for this purpose). Then dry it thoroughly, removing all the crusts with cotton swabs, and lubricate with a 1% solution of brilliant green.

In most cases, the belly button heals without any problems, but if you notice significant redness or swelling around the stump, or if the wound has not healed after 3 weeks after the birth of the child, consult a doctor immediately.

Surely you have already acquired a beautiful, comfortable and maneuverable stroller, and now you can't wait to test drive it. Do not rush to go on long "spree" with the newborn. The duration of the first walks with the baby should not be long. Especially if the child was born in the cold season. Start mode walks from 15 minutes, gradually increasing the time spent in the fresh air up to 1.5 - 2 hours. If the temperature outside is below 5 degrees, then it is better to refrain from walking. The heroic deeds of mothers who pull the stroller in the snow, and in the rain, and in the hail and in the hurricane wind do not justify themselves. In bad weather, if there is a balcony, the baby can walk there at least the entire daytime sleep without any remorse.

The first days you spend with your newborn will be remembered forever. You will start a new life full of wonderful discoveries. Agree, who else knows how to properly take care of a child, if not his own mother. She intuitively feels most of his needs, polishing her experience every day.

Keep a diary in which you will write down what you remember these days. After all, the neonatal period is so short, and babies grow so fast!

Sources and literature:

1. WHO: Newborn care at birth
2. WHO: Newborns, infants
3. Features of the course and prevention of diaper dermatitis in newborns and infants
4. Union of Pediatricians of Russia. Information for parents

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Maria Koroleva

Pediatrician @doctor_koroleva

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useful tips for the care, feeding and sleep of babies

9 months of pregnancy, childbirth - and here you are at home with the long-awaited baby. There are a thousand questions in my head, how and what to do. The first month of a child's life is perhaps the most exciting for parents. We tell you what mom and dad should know in order to create the best conditions for their baby. By the way, a newborn is considered a child from the moment of birth to the 28th day of his life.

Caring for a newborn baby

The basics of caring for a newborn baby are quite simple. Here are some important tips for young parents from a pediatrician, candidate of medical sciences, author of the blog Anna Levadnaya .

The apartment where you bring your newborn from the hospital must be clean and well ventilated. Try to keep the temperature around 20-22 degrees, humidity - more than 40 percent. In winter, when the heating is on, it is recommended to use a humidifier. Remember that it is better to dress a child warmer than to keep him undressed, but in a stuffy and hot room. Babies are still poorly developed thermoregulation, and they easily overheat.
Change diapers regularly. If the newborn has frequent and loose stools, then you can use a diaper cream to protect delicate skin. Give your baby air baths regularly.
You can bathe your baby as soon as you have returned from the hospital. It is not necessary to boil water (in urban conditions, the water has already passed through all the filters). Start bathing with a water temperature of 36-37 degrees, gradually reducing it to 30.
In the morning, wash your baby with clean water.
As needed (every 5-10 days) the child needs to cut his nails. To do this, use special safety scissors with rounded ends so as not to injure the baby's skin. Don't cut your nails too short. It is recommended to leave 1 mm free edge, the shape of the nail is a square with slightly rounded edges. If redness or inflammation appears around the nail in a child, be sure to consult a doctor.

Feeding a newborn baby

No one will argue that mother's milk is the best food for a baby. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding up to 2 years of age. True, a woman does not always manage to establish lactation. Here is what WHO advises at the very beginning and most important stage for successful breastfeeding.

It is in the first month that lactation is established. It is very important to feed the baby on demand, and not by the hour, as was customary in the past.
It is not recommended to give newborns water to drink (unless there are special indications for this). Mother's milk contains enough water to meet the needs of the baby. And supplementation can cause problems with lactation, as the child will eat less milk.
For the same reason, it is not recommended to abuse the pacifier and bottle during the first month.
Remember that the main factors that indicate whether a child has enough milk or not are weight gain per month (an increase from 400 to 1200 grams is considered the norm) and the number of urination per day (at least 12 times).

If it doesn't work out with breastfeeding

If it so happens that a mother cannot breastfeed a newborn baby, artificial formulas will come to the rescue. It is important to choose a quality formula that will suit your baby. Be sure to check with your pediatrician. Choose mixtures of well-known, proven brands that have proven themselves well. The best option is an adapted milk formula. It is as close as possible to the composition of breast milk, easier to digest. Be sure to look at the age label and pay attention to the expiration date. As for the introduction of the mixture, all recommendations and dosages are detailed on the instructions, follow it.

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Newborn's sleep

A good sleep for a newborn is just as important as feeding and caring for him. In the first months of life, children sleep most of the day. But often young parents are faced with the fact that they can’t rock a screaming baby in any way. There can be many reasons why your newborn baby does not sleep, ranging from the most trivial (for example, the child is uncomfortable dressed) to the very serious (health problems). But there are some important tips from sleep consultants that will help you organize your newborn's sleep.