: Shaking can cause permanent brain damage or death. If you feel overwhelmed, place the baby in a safe spot like a crib and take deep breaths.
: You don't need to bathe a newborn every day; washing their face, hands, and bottom ("topping and tailing") with warm water is often sufficient. A baby
: For the first 6–8 weeks, always cradle the baby's head and neck, as they have little muscle control. : Shaking can cause permanent brain damage or death
: Offer breast or bottle every 2–3 hours. Newborns should be woken to feed if they sleep longer than 4 hours in the first few weeks. washing their face