A deep latch starts with a wide gape, chin-in contact, and a tugging feel—not pain—so milk transfers well and nipples stay comfortable.

Bring baby to breast nose-to-nipple, wait for a wide gape, then hug baby in chin-first—deep latch should feel tugging, not pinching.

One newborn feeding more comes from reading hunger cues early, keeping baby awake and comfortable, and using simple breastfeeding or bottle tweaks.

Newborn burping works with steady holds, mid-feed pauses, and gentle pats that let trapped air rise without upsetting the meal.

Use a digital rectal thermometer for the most accurate newborn reading; call your pediatrician for 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.

For a newborn’s nose, use saline drops, wait a minute, then gently suction with a bulb or nasal aspirator; add steam or a cool-mist humidifier as needed.

To clean a newborn’s ears, wipe the outer ear and folds with a warm, damp cloth—never put anything inside the ear canal.

To clean a newborn tongue, gently wipe with a soft, damp gauze or cloth after feeds; no toothpaste until the first tooth appears.

Newborn jaundice is common and usually mild, but fast-rising or prolonged high bilirubin can injure hearing and brain cells without prompt care.

Newborns are delicate due to soft bones, thin skin, and immature systems, so calm handling, safe sleep, and hygiene keep them protected.