Newborn Week 2

Most newborns lose up to 7–10% of their birth weight in the first few days, then begin gaining it back. By day 10–14, most babies are back to their birth weight. Your pediatrician will track this at early visits.

Once weight is established, most babies gain about 150–200 grams per week in the early months. If you're concerned about your baby's weight gain, your pediatrician is the right person to assess this.

• Weight loss of 7–10% in first few days is normal
• Most babies back to birth weight by days 10–14
• Weight gain of ~150–200 g/week typical afterward

Feeding frequency in week 2 remains high — every 2–3 hours is typical. Some babies have a cluster feeding period in the evening where they feed very frequently for several hours. This is normal and does not mean you don't have enough milk.

If your baby seems satisfied after feeds, is producing enough wet and dirty diapers, and is gaining weight, feeding is likely going well even if it doesn't feel that way.

Crying is your baby's main form of communication. In week 2, the most common reasons are hunger, discomfort (gas, cold, over-stimulation), or the need for closeness and contact.

The 'SNOO holds' or simply the 5 S's (swaddle, side position, shush, swing, suck) can help calm many newborns. Not everything works every time, and that doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.