newborn nutrition and discharge instructions

Question 1

breastfeeding

Answer 1

• Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended by the AAP for the first 6 months of life
• Newborns should feed about every 2-3 hours or 8-12 times per day on demand
• Cluster feeding, colostrum for the first 1-3 days
• Newborns require 110 kcal/kg/day
• Newborns usually have a 5-10% weight loss after birth which they regain in the first 2 weeks
• Breastfeeding is HARD!!!!!!

Question 2

bottle feeding

Answer 2

• Feeding every 3-4 hours
• Preparing formula properly
• Cleaning bottles/supplies
• Baby should be in 45 degree angle, milk should be in nipple (no air)
• Paced feeding
• Burping
• Prepared formula should be consumed within 1 hour (can be refrigerated for 24 hours)

Question 3

before baby goes home, we shouldmake sure parents know

Answer 3

• How to hold baby
• How to swaddle
• How to feed/change diaper
• How to bathe baby
• Cord care
• What to do if baby is crying
• Sleeping needs
• dont fall asleep with child
• nothing in bed
• swaddle for warmth up to 3m or when they can roll over

Question 4

discharge instructions

Answer 4

• Car seat: 45 degress angle
• Don’t leave baby unattended with pets or other small children
• Keep small objects away from baby (they put everything into their mouths and can choke)
• Don’t leave baby alone on bed/couch/table
• Back to sleep, proper sleeping surfaces
• Fire and safety hazards
• Smoke exposure
• Infection control
• Shaken baby syndrome