Breastfeed on demand — 8-12 times/daySource: WHO/UNICEF — Infant and young child feeding: model chapter
No water neededSource: WHO — Breastfeeding Q&A
Watch for hunger cues — rooting, hand suckingSource: ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024)
Both breasts each sessionSource: ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024)
Colostrum in first days is gold!Source: WHO/UNICEF — Infant and young child feeding: model chapter
16-17 hours total, in 2-3 hour stretches. No day/night difference yet.Source: National Sleep Foundation sleep duration recommendations (Hirshkowitz et al., 2015), endorsed by AAP/AASM
Swaddle with soft mulmul cloth — keep hips and legs loose so they can bend up and out, always place baby on the back, and stop swaddling once baby starts trying to rollSource: AAP / International Hip Dysplasia Institute — safe swaddling
Keep baby warm and dressed appropriately for the room temperature — avoid direct cold drafts (e.g. AC vents) at firstSource: WHO — Thermal Protection of the Newborn: a practical guide