Tonya Sakowicz

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Effective Caregiver Handoffs: A Guide for Newborn Care Specialists

Quick Answer A caregiver handoff is the process of transferring important information and responsibility from one person caring for a newborn to another. It may happen when an overnight Newborn […]

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Why Do Newborns Shake or Tremble? Understanding Newborn Jitteriness and Warning Signs

Quick Answer Newborns sometimes display trembling or shaking movements, particularly in their hands, arms, legs, or chin. These movements may occur when a baby cries, becomes startled, or is otherwise […]

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Caring for Newborn Twins: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know

Quick Answer Caring for newborn twins involves much more than performing the same tasks twice. Although many of the principles of newborn care remain the same, caring for two babies […]

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Umbilical Cord Care: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know

Quick Answer One of the first things new parents notice when changing their baby's diaper is the small umbilical cord stump attached to their newborn's abdomen. It can look unusual, […]

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Supporting Sleep-Deprived Parents: The Newborn Care Specialist’s Role

Quick Answer Sleep deprivation is one of the most predictable challenges of the newborn period. Newborns need frequent care around the clock, and their sleep is distributed across day and […]

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Why Do Newborns Have Cold Hands and Feet? Understanding Newborn Circulation

Quick Answer It's common for a newborn's hands and feet to feel cooler than the rest of their body, particularly during the early newborn period. They may occasionally look slightly […]

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Building Trust With New Parents: What Every Newborn Care Specialist Should Know

Quick Answer New parents aren't simply hiring a Newborn Care Specialist to care for their baby. They're allowing someone into one of the most personal, vulnerable, and significant periods of […]

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Why Do Newborns Keep Their Hands Fisted? Understanding Early Hand Development

Quick Answer If you've spent much time around newborns, you've probably noticed that their hands are frequently curled into tiny fists. In the early weeks, this is generally a normal […]

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What Is Responsive Feeding? Understanding Hunger and Fullness Cues in Newborns

Quick Answer Responsive feeding means paying attention to a baby's hunger and fullness cues and responding appropriately rather than relying only on the clock, a predetermined feeding schedule, or a […]

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Why Newborns Get Cold So Easily: Understanding Temperature Regulation

Quick Answer Newborns don't regulate body temperature as effectively as older children and adults. Their body proportions, limited insulation, and immature thermoregulatory systems make them more susceptible to losing heat. […]

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