Yes—newborn vitamins matter: a vitamin K shot at birth and daily vitamin D are standard; others depend on feeding method, growth, and risk.

Newborn eczema often improves with age; many children see clear or milder skin by preschool, though some need ongoing care into later years.

Yes, newborns feel cold quickly because they lose heat fast; keep them dry, layered, and warm—especially the head, chest, hands, and feet.

Yes, newborn hair often sheds and regrows with a new color, curl, or thickness during the first 6–12 months.

Yes—newborns can develop constipation, but true constipation is uncommon in the first months; watch for hard, painful stools and straining.

Yes—newborns have kneecaps made of soft cartilage that harden into bone through early childhood.

No—newborns don’t have nightmares; scary dreams emerge later, peaking in preschool years, while night terrors start in early childhood.

No, newborns don’t have to be swaddled; swaddling is optional comfort, and safe back-sleep with a bare, firm crib always comes first.

Newborns don’t need to burp after every feed; try midway and at the end, and skip it when your baby stays relaxed and shows no discomfort.

Yes—newborn head shape changes in the early months as birth molding fades and bones grow; most round out with varied positions and daily tummy time.