normal newborn care Flashcards
1
Q
newborn stools
A
meconium - 1st stool produced within 24 hrs
transitional - day 2-3, loose, greenish-brown
day 4 and beyond reflective of source of food
constipation if longer than 24hrs w/o stool
2
Q
time to call the dr
A
temp greater than 100.4 f lethargy refusing to eat pulling ears unable to sleep excessively fussy not urinating (6 wet diapers/day by end of first week)
3
Q
solids are introduced
A
about 6 mos of age
4
Q
growth spurts
A
7-10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months
5
Q
newborn stomach size
A
walnut
6
Q
how much will baby eat
A
10-15ml to 60-90ml by end of first week
