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Babies are very fragile when first born. We know that we must support a neworn’s head because muscles have not developed enough to allow the newborn to support his own head. As parents, we accept the responsibility of caring for the newborn’s every need. And we are responsible for the quality of care given.
Besides feeding and diaper changing, we need to learn about proper care. We provide a firm crib mattress and place the infant on his back to sleep. Care of an infant is not just those basic things, it is also caring for the infant’s mental and emotional development.
Although a newborn actually sleeps most of the time, he requires a lot of your time and energy. An infant also needs your attention and intimacy when awake. Housekeeping and chores can be put on hold, your newborn cannot. A baby grows quickly. A second lost cannot ever be regained.