Essential information for newborn care

Newborns are too immature, especially in the perinatal period (first 7 days). Therefore, parents need to be careful and thoughtful in taking care of babies to ensure their health and development.

Breast milk is the first priority source of nutrition for babies, especially in the first 6 months of life. Breastfeed day and night on demand.
Each baby's needs are different: Usually babies breastfeed every 2 to 3 hours, for 15 to 30 minutes each time.
Signs when the baby asks for food: Licking lips, sucking lips, tongue, opening and closing mouth frequently, turning head to both sides to look, fussing, ...
When heating breast milk, do not boil directly on the stove but warm the milk in the bottle by soaking the whole bottle in warm water so that the temperature of the bottle does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. Parents can test the temperature of the milk by dripping milk on the back of their hand
Vomiting : After If the child eats milk, the child should not be placed immediately, but should be held and burped. This will prevent the child from spitting up.

Newborns sleep well will help children develop well both physically and mentally. In the neonatal period (the first 4 weeks), babies sleep an average of 18 to 20 hours a day, alternating between feedings. Children will sleep well when they are fully fed, their bodies are clean, their bedrooms are quiet and airy, the appropriate room temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius. It is not recommended to keep them too warm and it is not necessary to wear a hat when the child sleeps. Children should be placed on their backs

Should change diapers for babies the day after they urinate or poop: When changing, clean the anal and genital areas with a soft cloth and warm water from front to back. Use a diaper rash cream or a skin protectant for your baby.
Bathing children daily: The appropriate water temperature is about 36 to 38 degrees Celsius: You can use your elbow to test the water if you don't have a thermometer.

Clean baby's navel daily. The baby needs to be examined immediately if the umbilical cord has the following symptoms: The umbilical cord is oozing yellow, foul-smelling or pus-filled, bleeding profusely, the skin around the navel is red and swollen, the umbilicus has buds, and prolonged oozing.

Should use cotton clothes to absorb sweat well and create comfort for the baby.

After 1 to 2 weeks from birth, babies need to be vaccinated against TB (BCG) and other vaccines according to the schedule.
Call center to schedule injections & advice on vaccination packages at Vinmec Ha Long: 02033.828.188 - branch 2