A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on caring for a newborn.

17 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Do not keep your house too warm 68-70 degrees is fine.

Answered 1/11/2016

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Ignore: Crying and laughing . Patience, loving and caring. Born to be smart !

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Marshall Seligmann answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Newborn care can be A thrilling and exhausting Time for new parents.

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: # 1 Tip, keep the newborn away from others who are or may have been exposed to an illness.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Ignore: Take care of yourself, get as much rest as you can and ask for help. Don't be a superwoman!

Answered 8/1/2014

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Ignore: Babies are so fun Sorry, not much sleep for you Talk with doc for tips.

Answered 11/23/2014

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Ignore: Flexibility & patience-don't be too rigid and expect infant to always cooperate with your desires.

Answered 11/30/2014

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Wash: Wash hands around the baby and don't let people who are sick to hold your baby.

Answered 12/30/2014

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Ignore: Be responsive to their needs. Learn their cries and what it means. Be a loving parent.

Answered 5/14/2015

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Make sure the child gets enough sun light exposure for healthy bones.

Answered 4/19/2016

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Ignore: Learn your baby's cry. Hunger, soiled diapers, temperature control... she will let you know!

Answered 5/5/2015

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Ignore: Newborns and infants up to 6 months need to be picked up when crying. They cannot be "spoiled".

Answered 2/6/2018

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Ignore: Breast feeding ..best thing you can do.. keep in mind it’s is a learning curve ... don’t stress.

Answered 3/4/2018

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