1. THE NEWBORN

2. Overview Newborn appearance Newborn procedures Newborn behaviour
5 senses
Infant feeding: the first year
Early childhood tooth decay

3. Newborn Appearance

4. Newborn Appearance Lanugo Dry Skin Edema/Bruising Milia Infant Acne
Newborn Rash

5. Newborn Appearance Jaundice Cold Hands and Feet
Stork Bites/Angel Kisses
Mongolian Spots

6. Newborn Appearance Fontanels Molding Cradle Cap Cross-Eyed (Nystagmus)
Swelling of Breasts and
Genitalia

7. Immediate Newborn Procedures 1:45
Suctioning
Cutting of Cord
APGAR Scores
Immediate Newborn Procedures 1:45
Temperature

8. Newborn Procedures Vitamin K Injection Antibiotic Eye Drops
Weighing and Measuring

9. Newborn Procedures
Newborn Screening
Hearing Test

10. Newborn Behaviours Reflexes Moro or Startle Rooting Walking Sucking
Grasping
Babinski
Tonic Neck

11. Newborn Behaviours
Sleep
Breathing
Sneezing
Hiccups
Spitting up

12. Newborn Senses
Seeing
Hearing
Smell
Taste
Touch

13. Well Baby Clinic

14. True/False Breastfeeding Quiz
1. Nursing less than 5 minutes at a time prevents sore nipples
2. Just one bottle of formula can reduce the protective effect of breastfeeding
3. If a breastfeeding mother gets a cold or flu she should stop
breastfeeding
4. Mothers need to measure the fluid they drink to ensure good milk supply
5. Babies who breastfeed past one year obtain a significant protection
from disease
6. Breastfeeding can be used as an effective form of birth control

15. WHO and the Canadian and American Paediatric Societies
Exclusively breastfeeding for
the first 6 months
Breastmilk is important for infant health during the first 2 years and beyond

16. Breastmilk is the best
food for your baby.
Breastfeeding is a unique experience with each baby and it takes time to get it right.

18. Value Of Skin-to-Skin Contact
Improves breastfeeding
Reduces infant crying
Helps baby adjust heart rate & blood sugar
Exposes baby to mom’s
normal flora
Regulates baby’s body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure and blood sugar
Babies should be left skin to skin
hours to encourage feeding

21. Introducing Foods
Solid foods can be started once the baby is 6 months old and shows signs of readiness
Start with single foods
Extra iron is needed at around 6 months of age
Fruits and vegetables can be introduced once baby is eating a variety of iron-rich foods

22. Use with Caution
Honey should not be given to children under 1 year of age
Foods that can cause allergies in children do not need to be avoided, but should be introduced with close observation
Babies do not need juice; choose water instead
to help prevent early childhood tooth decay