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This is a really fun video that can help you potentially decode some of your baby's cries and noises. Half of the families I work with absolutely love this and find it incredibly useful, and the other half did not share the sentiment so I include this here in hopes it will help some of you (if not all! I always keep my fingers crossed!). And for those who aren't interested in watching the video but would rather get the Coles Notes version, here is a Wikipedia article that goes over the idea quite concisely and accurately. |
And for families looking for a typical newborn schedule? Read more here.
Highlights?
-> Your newborn’s feeding schedule should be age-appropriate, and you should never withhold food from a newborn just to stay on schedule. A newborn sleep schedule is also often based on how long your baby can stay awake (not strictly by the clock), which is usually short in the newborn days.
-> A baby is considered a newborn from birth until about 3 months of age. During this period, your newborn’s sleep patterns will look nothing like yours. Your baby will sleep in short bursts – anywhere from 30 or 45 minutes to 3 or possibly 4 hours – and then eat between periods of sleep.
-> Newborns feed very, very frequently, but this isn’t a problem that needs to be solved. It’s perfectly natural! Your newborn’s tummy is quite small. They simply need to fill it up regularly.
-> How often should you feed your baby? In general, if you are exclusively nursing, it’s best to nurse on demand in the first few weeks after birth to ensure that your milk supply becomes well-established. In fact, in order to maintain your supply, you’ll need to nurse every 2 to 3 hours, on average.
-> So much growth and development is happening in that little body! Your newborn will very likely go through growth spurts at the following times:
Highlights?
-> Your newborn’s feeding schedule should be age-appropriate, and you should never withhold food from a newborn just to stay on schedule. A newborn sleep schedule is also often based on how long your baby can stay awake (not strictly by the clock), which is usually short in the newborn days.
-> A baby is considered a newborn from birth until about 3 months of age. During this period, your newborn’s sleep patterns will look nothing like yours. Your baby will sleep in short bursts – anywhere from 30 or 45 minutes to 3 or possibly 4 hours – and then eat between periods of sleep.
-> Newborns feed very, very frequently, but this isn’t a problem that needs to be solved. It’s perfectly natural! Your newborn’s tummy is quite small. They simply need to fill it up regularly.
-> How often should you feed your baby? In general, if you are exclusively nursing, it’s best to nurse on demand in the first few weeks after birth to ensure that your milk supply becomes well-established. In fact, in order to maintain your supply, you’ll need to nurse every 2 to 3 hours, on average.
-> So much growth and development is happening in that little body! Your newborn will very likely go through growth spurts at the following times:
- 7-10 days of age
- 2-3 weeks of age
- 4-6 weeks of age
- 3 months of age