Fold the diaper so that it does not rub or irritate the stump. Wait for tub bathing until cord falls off. Your doctor will discuss follow up care for circumcision after procedure is completed. The most important fact to remember is that tub bathing will need to wait until the circumcision is healed and the umbilical cord stump has fallen off. Special instruction will also be given with regard to diaper changes.
Sleep is a commodity when a newborn arrives.
You can expect your newborn to sleep an average of 16 hours per day at first with the need to feed every 2-3 hours. That number of hours decreases over the next few months and in a couple of months he may settle into a pattern of daytime naps and four to six hour stretches during the night or not. The atmosphere of comfort, bathing, and bedtime rituals such as soft music, lower lighting and rocking promise to provide enjoyment for both baby and parents. These are the moments that memories are made of. Growth and Development are subjects that cover chapters and books We have included a separate section on growth and development due to the extensive nature of this subject.