Newborn Basics
The First Two Weeks: What Is Actually Normal
Newborn sleep, feeding, stools, skin colour, breathing patterns, and cord changes vary, so scheduled checks and feeding support matter.
The first weeks are mostly questions. How much should a newborn eat, how often should they sleep, what does normal breathing sound like, and when is something worth a phone call. These guides explain what the established guidance says and where the real thresholds are.
Nothing here is a diagnosis. We describe what is generally expected and we are explicit about the signs that mean you stop reading and call a clinician.
Newborn sleep, feeding, stools, skin colour, breathing patterns, and cord changes vary, so scheduled checks and feeding support matter.
Keep the cord stump clean and dry, fold the nappy below it, and let it separate on its own; do not pull it or routinely apply alcohol unless your…