Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please provide some do's and don'ts on caring for a newborn.
38 doctor answers • 58 doctors weighed in

Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Ignore: Do swaddle baby to give comfort ; security.Do not use perfumed wipes.It may cause allergy/ skin rash.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Do: Do not feed baby every time he is crying. Do find out what is wrong with your baby first.
4.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 59 years experience
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Do: Do talk to your babies. They love the sound of your voice. Don't overreact. Stay calm.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Kimberly Ramsdell commented
Pediatrics 26 years experience
I made up a song for each of my children. I'd sing it whenever either they (or I) became overwhelmed and it would soothe quickly. It's been 14 years and it still works.
Jan 17, 2016

Dr. April Hartmananswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Ignore: Since starting the "back to sleep" campaign, the number of babies dying of SIDS has been cut in half.
4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Marshall Seligmannanswered
Pediatrics 15 years experience
Ignore: Don't leave your child unattended on a table or other elevated surface.
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Dr. Kyon Hoodanswered
Pediatrics 21 years experience
Ignore: Call Dr. immediately for fever (100.4 (rectal) or higher). Wash hands often. Avoid crowds.
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Dr. Neigatha Graneyanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Ignore: All We Need Is Love!
Hold your baby with confidence, trust your instincts, seek doctor's advice.
4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Elizabeth Wallenanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Ignore: Don't ever leave a newborn on a surface unattended. The day they roll over will catch you off guard.
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Ignore: Most fevers in newborns are viral, but should be considered medical emergencies until proven.
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Michelle Kartenanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Ignore: DO opt for simplicity (not many gadgets are needed). DON'T be afraid to ask for help!
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 21 years experience
Ignore: Taking care of a newborn takes energy so be sure to take care of yourself too!
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Ignore: Do love your baby, sleep baby on back until baby can roll, use a pacifier. Do not leave baby in car.
3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Nguyen Nguyenanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Ignore: Do: -Love and enjoy your baby
-Be confident
-Get some rest
-Get help
Don't: do too much.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Natalie Hodgeanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
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Dr. Brad Goldenberganswered
Neonatology 37 years experience
Ignore: Change diapers regularly, make sure baby is fed on demand q3-4 hrs, crib is free of loud noises.
3.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Julan Craneanswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Ignore: Do take care of yourself as a healthy mother is able to create a healthy child .
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Carlos Jesurunanswered
Neonatology 49 years experience
Ignore: Patience! Don't be uptight and be flexible! Babies don't always read the book:-).
3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Ignore: Don't over dress or under dress.Infants should be in clothing similar to how you are dressed.
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Lawrence Wasseranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Ignore: Sleep on back in own bed, with nothing in the bed but the baby - no pillows,blankets, or toys.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Krishna Anandanswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
Ignore: Feed the baby 2 hourly,and burp after feed ,keep the belly button clean and dry.baby to lie on back.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Christian Assadanswered
Cardiology 15 years experience
Ignore: Lack of sleep might be one of the most difficult parts of new motherhood!if baby sleeps so should U.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Ignore: Babies can sense if you are stressed. If you are stressed they will stress and cry and fuss more.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Ignore: Talk, sing, and frequently cuddle and kiss your child.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 60 years experience
Ignore: DON'T HESITATE to obtain a good Book as a guide!! Ask your Pediatrician for a suggestion!!!!!!!
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Helena Bentleyanswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Ignore: Love, love and more love!!!
Try not to be overly anxious when holding your baby. Stay calm.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Venkata Valluryanswered
Pediatrics 44 years experience
Ignore: Tender loving care, feed, change diapers, read to them, talk to them,dont let dogs or cats near them.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Jalal Zuberianswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Ignore: Breastfeed as much as possible, keep baby warm, avoid exposure to sick and prevent SIDS & injuries.
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Christine Tonganswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Ignore: Umbilical cord care: keep area dry and clean until cord falls off. no baths, keep diaper below area.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. David Roeranswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Ignore: The best advise I give is "always go with your gut instincts", you will usually be right.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Nadia Ghattasanswered
49 years experience
Ignore: Read for your child daily, inclde religious books, avoid scarey books, pray with them every night.
2.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Carol Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Ignore: Dress infant in onsie PJ and put in crib with just bottom sheet - NO bumperpads, blankets or pillows.
2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Vanessa Nealanswered
Pediatrics 18 years experience
Ignore: If child feels feverish, use a rectal thermometer. Seek medical care for temps more than 100.4F.
2.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Brandon Greeneanswered
Pediatrics 10 years experience
Ignore: Diet: Only give breast milk or properly mixed formula. NEVER give babies water.
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Ignore: Do rest when your baby rests and don't worry about the cleanliness of home. Stay calm and ENJOY!
881 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Julie Tomberlinanswered
Pediatrics 23 years experience
Ignore: Do ask your doctor lots of questions at your visits.
672 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Michelle Ramirez-joglaranswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
Ignore: Do not over bundle, use the number of layers you are wearing as a guide to how many layers for baby.
644 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Fremont, CA
A 37-year-old male asked:
Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about caring for a newborn.
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Dr. Charlene Sojicoanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
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