Featured answer: Swaddling a newborn can soothe and extend sleep when done correctly—wrap snug at the chest, loose at the hips, place on the back, and stop

No, newborn screening doesn’t test for autism; it checks blood-spot, hearing, and heart conditions—autism has no newborn biomarker.

No—standard newborn screening does not detect autism; autism is identified later by developmental screening and clinical evaluation.

Yes—newborns need socks for outings and cooler rooms; for sleep, use snug footed pajamas or a sleep sack and add socks only if the room runs cool.

Yes — newborn hospital care is covered by health insurance in the U.S., but costs depend on your plan, network, and timely enrollment.

Yes. Jaundice in newborns can cause sleepiness by raising bilirubin, which may reduce alertness and feeding until levels are treated.

Yes. In the U.S., a newborn is usually covered at birth under mom’s plan, but you must enroll the baby by your plan’s deadline to keep coverage.

Yes, a flu shot during pregnancy protects your newborn by passing antibodies through the placenta and, later, through breast milk.

Yes—newborns can have cow’s-milk protein allergy; watch hives, wheeze, bloody stools, or poor weight gain and see your pediatrician.

No, swaddling at night isn’t required for newborns; it’s optional and should stop at the first signs of rolling, with strict safe-sleep steps.