Newborn's first needs: how to find your way around without anxiety

In the first few months everything is new: for the newborn, but also for the parents. Crying, irregular sleep and frequent feedings are part of his growth, not signs that he is doing something wrong. During feeding, contact and gaze build confidence. Create simple sleep routines and always put it on your back, on a hard surface, as pediatricians recommend. Crying is nothing more than a newborn's first language: it may indicate hunger, sleep, need for contact or discomfort. It is advisable to keep a calm tone, to cradle him, to offer him the breast or the bottle if it's time. If the crying does not calm down and discomfort occurs, it is best to leave the newborn in a safe place and ask for help: never shake it, it could cause serious damage.