The 4 newborn protocols are immediate and thorough drying, prolonged skin to skin contact, properly timed cord clamping and early breastfeeding initiation.
These 4 newborn protocols are also known as the 4 core steps of Early Essential Newborn Care or (EENC).
Immediate and thorough drying, involves drying the baby right after birth to prevent heat loss and stimulate breathing.
Prolonged skin to skin contact involves placing the baby directly on the mother's chest for at least 90 minutes to promote bonding and warmth.
Properly timed cord clamping involves clamping and cutting the baby's umbilical cord only after pulsations stop or are delayed.
And early breastfeeding initiation involves supporting exclusive breastfeeding when the baby shows natural feeding cues.
The four basic needs of a newborn baby are food, sleep, warmth and hygiene, and emotional bonding and security.
These core requirements of a newborn bay ensure physical health, steady growth, and emotional comfort during the first crucial weeks of the newborn baby's life.
Food and Nutrition:
Feed on demand: Newborns need breast milk or formula every 2 to 3 hours because they have very small stomachs.
Track intake: Regular feeding is vital to support rapid growth and brain development.
Count wet diapers to make sure the baby gets enough.
Sleep for newborns:
High sleep volume: Babies need 14 to 17 hours of sleep per day.
Short cycles: Sleep happens in short chunks of 1 to 3 hours around the clock.
Warmth, Cleanliness, and Safety of newborns:
Maintain temperature: Keep the baby warm with proper layers and skin-to-skin contact.
Hygiene: Change diapers often to prevent rashes, and keep the umbilical cord clean and dry.
Bonding and Love for newborns:
Secure attachment: Respond quickly to cries and hold the baby close.
Emotional growth: Loving touch and attention help the baby feel safe and build early brain connections.