Newborn Baby's Characteristics: Appearance, Reflexes, Development

Create an informative guide to explain the characteristics of a newborn baby: Physical Appearance: Skin: The skin may be covered in vernix caseosa, a white, waxy substance that protects the skin in the womb. Head: Disproportionately large in relation to the body and may have an elongated shape due to childbirth. Fontanelles: These are the “soft spots” on the skull where the bones have not yet fully fused. Reflexes: Moro Reflex: A startle response the baby has when a falling sensation is felt. Rooting Reflex: The baby turns its head and opens its mouth when its cheek is touched, searching for the breast or bottle. Suck Reflex: Allows the baby to suck anything that touches the roof of its mouth. Behavior: Sleep: Newborns sleep for about 16 hours a day, with sleep periods lasting 2 to 4 hours. Feeding: They need to feed frequently, every 2 to 3 hours, because of their small stomachs. Sensory Development: Vision: Limited at birth, they can focus objects at a distance of 20 to 30 centimeters. Hearing: Quite developed; newborns can recognize familiar voices, especially their mother's. Growth and Health: Weight Gain: They gain weight quickly, about 150 to 200 grams per week after the first two weeks. Medical Checkups: It is important to bring the newborn to regular pediatric checkups to monitor their growth and development.