Yes, newborns are susceptible to colds because their immune system is immature and they’ve had little exposure to cold viruses.

Yes, a cap right after birth helps reduce heat loss, but at home skip hats indoors to avoid overheating and follow the room’s temperature.

No, steady snoring isn’t typical in newborns; brief congested sounds are common, but loud snores or pauses need a pediatric check.

Yes—frequent sneezing in newborns is usually a normal reflex that clears tiny noses, unless it comes with worrisome symptoms.

No. Newborn sleep is nose-led; brief mouth-open moments happen, but steady mouth breathing needs a closer look.

No, stomach sleeping for newborns is unsafe; always place babies flat on their backs for every sleep.

Yes, newborns should sleep on their backs on a firm, flat surface; tummy time is for awake supervision only unless a clinician advises otherwise.

Yes, newborn sleep should be on the back for every nap and night, on a firm flat surface with no soft items.

No, newborns don’t sleep nonstop; most total 14–17 hours daily in short stretches with brief wake windows for feeding.

Yes, most newborns are sleepy in the first week, with long naps and frequent waking for feeds across day and night.