Introduction

- Newborn nutrition is vital for healthy growth and development during the first two years of life

- Newborns need adequate calories and nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals

- Newborns can meet their nutritional needs by either breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula

- Breast milk is the preferred source of nutrition for most infants as it provides many advantages for both the mother and the infant

- Infant formula is an alternative for infants who cannot or should not receive breast milk

- Newborns should be fed on cue, following their hunger and satiety signals

- Newborns should be fed at least 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, with each feeding lasting about 15 to 20 minutes per breast or 2 to 3 ounces per bottle

- Newborns may lose 5 to 10% of their body weight right after birth, but they should regain it by 10 to 14 days of age

- Newborns should be monitored for adequate hydration, weight gain, growth, and development