To make the newborn period more manageable, just remember these four basic essential care needs: 1️⃣ Feed - typically newborn babies will feed (breast or bottle) every couple of hours. 2️⃣ Play - tummy time when awake. 3️⃣ Clean - frequent diaper changes (6 to 8 times in 24 hours) occur when newborn baby is 1 week old. 4️⃣ Sleep - newborn babies should sleep 14–17 hours over a 24-hour period. 5️⃣ Repeat. What is your newborn baby’s routine like?