Newborn screening in the USA is done at 24–48 hours after birth; hearing and heart checks before discharge, with many states adding a 1–2 week repeat.

Newborn bowel movements: several daily in week one; by 3–6 weeks many breastfed go daily or once a week, while formula-fed often go once daily.

For newborn cloth wipes, plan 36–60 wipes for 2–3-day wash cycles; slower laundry or twins call for 60–100.

Most full-term newborns measure about 50 cm long at birth; a typical range is 47–53 cm, with boys slightly longer than girls.

Job-based plans cover from birth if you enroll your baby within 30 days; Marketplace plans allow 60 days; Medicaid covers 12 months from birth.

Newborn breathing rates sit around 30–60 breaths per minute awake, easing to 30–40 during sleep; over 60 at rest is usually fast breathing.

Most newborns use about 8–12 diapers in 24 hours, and by day 5 you should see at least 6 heavy wet diapers each day.

Most newborns need about 8–12 diaper changes daily; by day 5 expect 6+ wet diapers, while poop frequency varies a lot.

Newborn cloth diaper stash: 24–36 when washing every 2 days; 16–20 for daily washes; 36–45 if washing every 3 days.

Newborn colds usually clear in 7–10 days; mild stuffiness can last up to 14 days. Any fever in under-12-week babies needs same-day care.