⌛️Newborns have frequent feeding and diaper changes throughout the day and night.
❤️Parents often have a pumping schedule and need to wash and sterilize bottles regularly.
🥴Newborns can experience tummy issues, causing discomfort and fussiness.
💤Nap times and sleep patterns vary for newborns, requiring adjustments in daily routines.
🧺Daily household chores, such as laundry and cleaning, are necessary when caring for a newborn.
How often do newborns need to be fed and have their diapers changed?
—Newborns typically need to be fed every 2-3 hours and have their diapers changed 8-12 times a day.
What is a pumping schedule and why is it important?
—A pumping schedule is a regular routine of expressing breast milk. It helps maintain milk supply and provides milk for when the baby needs to be fed by someone else.
How do you manage tummy issues in newborns?
—Tummy issues in newborns can be managed by burping the baby frequently, keeping them upright after feeds, and using techniques like bicycle leg movements to relieve gas.
How long do newborns sleep during the day and night?
—Newborns have irregular sleep patterns and typically sleep for 14-17 hours a day, waking up every few hours for feeds.
How do you balance household chores with caring for a newborn?
—Balancing household chores with caring for a newborn requires prioritizing tasks, utilizing nap times efficiently, and accepting that some tasks may need to be done later or with the help of a partner or family member.
00:00The video begins with the introduction of a typical day in the life of parents with a newborn.
00:30The parents discuss their pumping schedule and the importance of washing and sterilizing bottles.
02:00The newborn experiences tummy issues, leading to fussiness and discomfort.
03:30Nap times and sleep patterns vary for the newborn, requiring adjustments in daily routines.
05:00The parents tackle daily household chores such as laundry and cleaning while caring for the newborn.
