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Caring for a newborn is a lot of work and comes with various responsibilities. The top 5 essential needs for a newborn are giving it lots of attention with love and care, feeding the newborn, keeping the newborn clean, sharing some learning time such as reading or sensory, and physical time with the newborn. A newborn needs lots of love and attention such as hugs, kisses, skin contact, playtime, cuddles, etc. When the baby is hungry he/she cries and whines. A newborn should have a set schedule for the times he/she needs to eat or keep track of the hours in between each bottle. A newborn hates the feeling of being dirty. If he/she is uncomfortable he/she will cry and cry till someone resolves the problem. It's important to be aware of the times you changed the baby's diaper and change it every 2 hours. Although, you may check the diaper whenever you please just to make sure. A baby should have get a gentle bath at least once a day with a soft rag soap and water or just water. Learning time for the baby consists of reading, sensory, listening to music, and singing. Physical time for the baby consists of body movements such as tummy time or moving he/she's legs. Learning and physical time make a huge impact in the child's growth. It will help with mental, physical, and emotional learning. The entirety of the development of a newborn is fascinating and one of the most memorable moments as a family.