- Ask if baby’s weight check is within the normal range.
- Ask what baby vaccinations are needed and when.
- Ask if your baby’s sleeping patterns are as expected.
- Ask about safe sleeping.
- Ask about reducing the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or cot death).
- Ask about breastfeeding and bottle-feeding if you have any concerns.
- Ask about the heel prick test.
- Ask about the newborn hearing test.
- Ask how you can safely bathe your baby and how often. You can also read our checklist on how to bathe a newborn.
- Ask how you safely trim baby’s nails.
SOURCES:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/baby-reviews/?tabname=your-newborn
Join
Get full access to expert-backed nutrition support
Nutrition
Learn about nutrition at your own pace
Nutrition experts
Contact our nutritionists at any time to answer your main questions about nutrition
Tools
Try our tailored practical tools