Yes, a newborn can be constipated when stools are hard, painful to pass, and less frequent than that baby’s usual pattern.

Yes, a newborn can sit in a bouncer for supervised awake time in a model rated from birth, but never for sleep or long stretches.

No, a newborn cannot be held too much; frequent cuddling builds bonding and calm.

No, a newborn should not be around someone with active shingles unless a pediatrician gives clear, case-specific guidance.

Yes, a newborn can be claimed on taxes if the baby was born alive during the year and meets IRS dependent and Social Security number rules.

Yes, a loose baby tooth can get infected when bacteria reach the inner tooth or nearby gums.

Yes, a baby’s molars can appear before front teeth, though most children still follow the usual front-to-back teething order.

Yes, a formula-fed baby can cluster feed, with short, frequent bottles over a few hours during growth spurts or fussy periods.

No, a newborn baby cannot be pregnant in the true medical sense, though rare conditions can mimic pregnancy inside a newborn.

No, a bumpy car ride does not cause shaken baby syndrome; abusive, forceful shaking is needed to injure a baby’s brain.