TY - JOUR PY - 1998// TI - Home care concerns for the normal newborn JO - Home care provider A1 - Cottrell, B. H. A1 - Todd, N. A. SP - 293 EP - 297 VL - 3 IS - 6 N2 - Four of the most common problems encountered with newborns in the home include feeding difficulties, jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, and inconsolable crying. This article suggests assessment measures and intervention strategies to deal with these problems and evaluate the home environment for safety. This article also includes suggestions to promote safe infant feeding, bathing, sleeping arrangements, car safety seats, firearm and poison storage, fall prevention, concerns about pets, pest control, heating and cooling, and a nonsmoking environment.

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