Newborn gas and fussiness: what’s normal?
Why newborns are gassy and fussy, when crying peaks and eases, what colic actually means, and what helps. Plus the signs worth a call.
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Notes for sleep-deprived parents, the curious, and anyone who’s been up at 3am wondering what the data actually says.
Newborn sleep: what’s normal?
How much newborns sleep, why it comes in short stretches, when a day-night rhythm develops, and the AAP safe-sleep basics. Plus the signs worth a call.
Burping a newborn: what’s normal?
When to burp, how to burp, and why some babies barely need it. AAP and NHS positions, plus the difference between a burp, spit-up, and reflux worth a call.
Pumping schedules: what’s normal?
How often pumping parents pump in the first weeks, returning to work, and when exclusively pumping. AAP, La Leche League, and CDC ranges, plus the storage rules and the signals worth a call.
Newborn weight loss after birth: what’s normal?
Most newborns lose 5 to 10% of their birth weight in the first few days and regain it by week two. What the AAP and WHO say, how weight is measured, and when it’s worth a call.
Cluster feeding: what’s normal?
A baby taking many short feeds in close succession, usually in the evening, usually during a growth spurt. What the AAP and La Leche League say, when it happens, and what isn’t cluster feeding.
How many wet and dirty diapers should a newborn have?
Wet and dirty diaper counts, day by day, for the first weeks. AAP and NHS ranges, what color tells you, and the red flags worth a call.
How much milk should a newborn eat?
Less than you think, more often than you expect, and within a range that’s wider than any single number can capture. AAP and WHO ranges for the first months, plus the three signals that matter more than the number per feed.
