To soothe a crying baby, check if he/she is hungry, tired, uncomfortable or sick. Don't expect to be able to recognize your baby's needs at any time, this is something you learn day by day.

The appearance and behavior of a newborn immediately after birth can confuse or worry you. Most often it is just your fear whether everything is okay with the baby and the different expectations you may have had of what your baby will look like when he/she is born.

Apgar score is a method of assessing the condition of a newborn immediately after birth, so that the newborn receives appropriate assistance, if necessary. A low score in the first minutes usually does not mean that the child will have some developmental problems later, and a high score is not in itself a guarantee of the expected psychomotor development.

"Newborn babies sometimes don't like to bathe. Slightly older children may be afraid of bathing. It is, therefore, important that the newborn is introduced to bathing slowly, gently, as an opportunity to enjoy and relax. Play, let the water caress the baby's body, allow the baby to feel those light touches of water and the ripples that form as you slowly bubble the water around the baby. Offer a variety of games to relax, enjoy with your baby and encourage pleasant feelings. Always be careful and carefully monitor how your baby behaves and plays while bathing. "

Jaundice is a common cause of a newborn's prolonged stay in the maternity hospital, and sometimes causes (unnecessary) concern for the parents. It is most often transient jaundice during the period of adaptation, rather than a disease in the newborn.

Newborn hearing test (universal neonatal hearing screening) enables timely detection of hearing impairment, rehabilitation and treatment.

During the first week of life, a newborn adapts to his/her new environment. The outside world is completely different from the one he/she knows, where it was dark, the temperature was constant, and the sounds were muffled. By providing warmth, love, security and attention, you can help your baby adjust more easily and better.

Pressure on the baby's soft skull can change the shape of his/her head and lead to deformity (plagiocephaly). Fortunately, the problem is usually temporary, and you can prevent it by properly positioning the baby.

Crying is the way a baby communicates with his/her surroundings. Babies cry often and a lot (at least that's how it seems to parents) and their crying always means that they have a need that should be met. These needs are usually simple and can be met by feeding, changing, warming or cuddling.