PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Your newborn will sleep for 16-17 hours a day, waking up every 2-4 hours
Many mothers feel tired, lonely, and get mood swings
All babies have unique personalities, and those personalities can be found in everything that they do
A premature baby's personality traits may take longer to show up
Breastfed babies usually eat more than formula fed babies: about every 2-3 hours vs. every 3-4 hours
Babies know when to start and stop eating, so don't worry about over or underfeeding
BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
Many mothers feel joy from nursing. This is because prolactin and oxytocin are released.
BURPING, HICCUPS, AND SPITTING UP
Spitting up is not dangerous or uncomfortable for the baby
HOW TO CALM A CRYING BABY
Swaddle and hold a crying baby. Also, walk around with the baby and play calming sounds
Until 1 year old, your baby should sleep on his or her back
Make sure to change diapers in a place where all the supplies needed are accessible
There is usually no need to buy special baby detergent
Babies aren't born with perfectly round heads
Childcare costs $194 per week in Minnesota. This is too expensive for families making minimum wage.