Please share an interesting fact about caring for a newborn.

Ignore: 30 percent of body heat is lost if newborn isn't wearing a head covering.

Ignore: Newborns often have "crossed eyes" until their eye muscles become stronger.

Ignore: Take power naps: sleep or meditate to relax when your baby sleeps. Get as much rest as you can.

Healthy: Healthy babies are safest when sleeping on their backs at nighttime and during naps.

Ignore: Accept help that is offered, you don't have anything to prove by doing it all!

Ignore: Baby gets all its water needs from formula or breastmilk. Never dilute feeds or give drinking water.

Ignore: Dress your newborn how you are dressed. If it is 100 degrees out and you are hot, so is your baby.

Ignore: Your face is like a mirror, in your baby's eyes. Reflect back your love, devotion, and happiness.

Ignore: Many hygiene products marketed for newborns contain fragrance, which can be irritating to their skin.

Ignore: The average newborn sleeps 16-20 hours per day the first month of life.

Ignore: Newborns can sleep up to 18 hours a day but only 3-4 hours at a time.

Ignore: Babies love to be carried. Try a carrier. She will cry less.

Ignore: Always put baby to sleep on his/her back. Other sleeping positions are associated with SIDS.

Ignore: First color infant sees are reds and yellows, at about 5-6 weeks of age. Offer toys with these color.

Ignore: Many new parents are stressed by doing things perfectly Relax and enjoy the experience!

Umbilical cord: Keep umbilical cord dry and clean till fell off, only sponge bath.

Ignore: Give them your love, time , patience and care. Be attentive and keep your appointments with doctor.