My Baby’s Here! Now What Do I Do?

My Baby’s Here! Now What Do I Do?

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Week 1

You've got a brand-new baby. Now what? Here's some help as you get to know your little one.

Newborns mostly sleep, eat, and poop/pee. Sometimes they make strange noises and movements. Don’t worry, most of these are normal.

Baby Week by Week

Here are some sounds that may come from your baby:

• Crying. This is how newborns communicate. Cries can mean, "I'm hungry," "I have a wet diaper," or "I want to be held." You'll learn your baby's cries and how to respond to them.
• Babies burp from swallowing air during feedings. They also hiccup, sneeze, grunt, and squeak.
• Newborns can pause between breaths. Short pauses are OK.

Some of these movements are also normal:

• They curl up, just like they did in the womb.
• They throw out their arms and legs in a startle reflex.
• They curl their toes when you tickle the bottom of their foot, or grab onto your finger.