At a minimum, a father should hold and comfort his baby at least once a day. Only close friends and relatives should visit you during your first month at home. They should not visit if they are sick. Friends without children may not understand your needs. During visits the visitor should pay special attention to older siblings.
All babies lose a few ounces during the first few days after birth.
Then infants gain approximately an ounce per day during the early months. If milk is provided liberally, the normal newborn's hunger drive ensures appropriate weight gain. A breast-feeding mother often wonders if her baby is getting enough calories, since she can't see how many ounces the baby takes. Whenever you are worried about your baby's weight gain, bring your baby to your physician's office for a weight check. Feeding problems detected early are much easier to remedy than those of long standing.