By Rosa Delgado, RN · October 16, 2026
Most newborns eat every two to three hours, including overnight. Counting wet and dirty diapers is the simplest way to know feeding is going well, and we ask about both at every early visit.
A little yellow tint in the skin is common in the first week. We check it at the first visit and again if it spreads to the belly or legs, or if your baby becomes sleepy and hard to feed.
Keep the umbilical stump clean and dry and let it fall off on its own, usually within two weeks. Some redness at the edge is normal; spreading redness or a bad smell is a reason to call.
Write questions down as they come up. The two week checkup is built around them, and nothing is too small to ask.
