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Care Cycle

A care cycle is a repeatable sequence of newborn care activities, such as feeding, burping, changing, soothing, observing, and resting.

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Planning the Day With an Unpredictable Newborn

Planning the Day With an Unpredictable Newborn

Why the Newborn Day Resists a Schedule Newborn physiology naturally produces variability. A young infant has a small stomach, immature circadian regulation, and changing levels of wakefulness. Breastfed newborns may feed 10 to 12 times in 24 hours, while formula-fed babies may feed about 8 times per day, according to MedlinePlus. Some periods may involve […]