Umbilical cord: scab, 10-14 days, then falls off Skin: thin, dry, wrinkled, red, blotchy, flaky Face: Pudgy, eyes swollen, flat nose, receding chin. Eyes: puffy, , most are blue, crossed, see best at 8-10 inches. Body: short neck, sloping shoulders, large abdomen, narrow hips. Umbilical cord: scab, 10-14 days, then falls off Feet: toes look long. Narrow heels. Legs: doubled up, knees bent, fencer’s pose. Head looks too big for body, pointy (molding), soft spots (fontanels) May have fine downy hair on body: Lanugo. Vernix: creamy coating on skin Hands: fine lines, thin finger nails, closed fists
Newborn Reflexes Click picture for short video
Newborn Reflexes Breathing Blinking Crying Rooting Sucking Swallowing Stepping Babinski – toes curl & fan out Grasping Moro – Startle reflex
Rooting Reflex The baby turns head when check is stroked.
Sucking Reflex The baby turns head when check is stroked.