Cât trebuie să doarmă un nou-născut și când apar colicii: răspunsurile unui medic neonatolog din Sibiu

Dr. Radu Ioana Andrada, a neonatologist from Sibiu, addresses common concerns of new parents regarding newborn care, including sleep patterns, jaundice, and colic. He emphasizes the importance of sleep for brain development and provides guidelines for safe sleeping practices. Jaundice is common in newborns, with specific signs indicating when medical consultation is necessary. Proper care of the umbilical stump is crucial for preventing infections. Colic typically begins after two weeks and can be managed with non-pharmacological methods. The use of pacifiers has benefits and risks, and timing of introduction is important for breastfeeding success.