pediatrics
Care of the Normal Newborn
Introduction
While in the hospital, new parents should be taught how to feed, bathe, and dress their newborn and become familiar with the newborn's activities, cues, and sounds. Before hospital discharge, clinicians should discuss with parents the routine aspects of care regarding the umbilical cord, circumcision, weight, and urine and bowel movements. Infants who do not pass meconium in the first 24 hours should be reassessed. 