To wake a sleepy newborn for a feed, strip them down to their diaper, apply a cool washcloth to their feet, and use skin-to-skin contact. If a baby under two weeks old will not wake after four hours, consult your pediatrician immediately to rule out jaundice or low blood sugar.

Breast milk is synthesized from your bloodstream, not your stomach. Gas-producing foods like broccoli do not transfer gas to your baby. True foods to avoid are limited to high-mercury fish, excessive alcohol, and supply-inhibiting decongestants.

Occasional open-mouth sleeping in newborns is usually caused by temporary, mild nasal congestion. However, chronic open-mouth sleeping is not normal. Infants under six months are obligate nasal breathers. If a baby consistently sleeps with an open mouth when they are not congested, it strongly indicates restricted oral motor function.

The witching hour in newborns is a normal developmental phase of intense evening fussiness and crying that typically occurs between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Until what age do you need to burp your baby and is it always necessary? Burping your baby is universally accepted to prevent gas, reflux, or colic, but research suggests routine burping may not be as essential as once believed. Learn the methods to burp your baby properly, using gentle, upright positions that can help when your baby shows signs of discomfort or trapped gas.