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Some newborn symptoms look almost normal until you know what you are really looking at. Noisy breathing, blue hands, falling asleep mid feed. Most of the time these are nothing. But each one has a version that means call your pediatrician right now, and most parents cannot tell the difference.

In this episode, I'm going to walk you through the five newborn warning signs that actually deserve a phone call, and show you exactly how they differ from the normal newborn quirks that scare new parents for no reason.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Pediatrician Reveals: 5 Newborn Symptoms to NEVER Ignore!!
0:38 Meet the five signs I want you to know
1:07 Noisy breathing versus breathing that looks like work
2:39 Sleepy feeder versus a baby who cannot feed
4:32 Why refusing two feedings in a row matters
5:00 Blue hands and feet versus blue lips and tongue
8:33 Normal crying versus crying that will not settle
10:28 The newborn fever rule parents get wrong
11:26 Why newborns are naturally quirky
12:00 The five signs to remember and when to call

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What breathing signs in a newborn mean I should call the pediatrician?
Call if your baby is pulling deeply around the neck or belly, or their nostrils are flaring hard with every breath. Noisy breathing alone without that effort is usually normal newborn congestion.

Is it normal for a newborn's hands and feet to turn blue?
Yes, blue hands and feet are common in newborns and usually just reflect their circulation adjusting. Blue lips or a blue tongue are different and need immediate medical attention.

When should I worry about a newborn crying a lot?
Crying is normal newborn behavior, but if your baby stays inconsolable for more than three hours after you have checked feeding, diaper, and comfort, call your pediatrician.

📎 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

🔔 If this is the kind of honest, practical pediatric guidance you have been looking for, subscribe. I put out a new episode every week on newborn care and infant health, and everything I share comes straight from the exam room.

ABOUT DR. ROMA FRANZIA
Dr. Roma Franzia is a board certified pediatrician, MD, FAAP, with a special interest and expertise in newborn care. She has practiced pediatrics for over 26 years, seeing patients six days a week with 24/7 on call availability. She has cared for tens of thousands of children and families from newborn through age 21, and she practices pediatrics the old fashioned way, building real relationships with every family she treats. Her approach blends decades of clinical experience with practical, exam room tested guidance that parents can use the same day they hear it.

#cryingbaby #newbornsleep #pediatriciantips #newbornsoothing #babycare

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Your baby just spit up what looks like the entire bottle, through the nose and the mouth, all over your shirt. It looks terrifying. You are standing there soaked, wondering if you should call the pediatrician right now or just change your shirt and move on. Here is the truth. The amount of spit up is not what tells me if something is wrong. I have seen babies drench three outfits a day and be perfectly healthy, and I have seen babies who barely spit up at all who needed real medical attention.

In this episode, I'm going to explain why babies spit up so easily, what you can do to reduce it, and the real signs that tell me it is more than a messy shirt.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Baby Spitting Up Constantly? Here’s When to Worry
0:52 Why babies spit up so easily
2:28 Why the amount of spit up can fool you
3:27 Simple ways to reduce spit up
5:32 How and when to burp your baby
5:57 Why gravity is your friend after feeds
7:05 When I actually start to worry
7:53 The two very different feeding pictures
8:34 How to think about constant spit up
9:35 The takeaway on spit up versus real concern

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Is it normal for a baby to spit up a lot after every feeding?
Yes. Babies have an immature muscle between the esophagus and stomach, so milk can easily come back up through the mouth or nose after nearly every feed. A large looking mess does not automatically mean something is wrong, since the volume of spit up is not a reliable measure of a real problem.

When should I actually worry about my baby's spit up?
Worry less about the amount and more about how your baby looks and acts overall. If your baby is fussy or arching during feeds, refusing to eat, choking or gagging repeatedly, or not gaining weight on the growth curve, talk to your pediatrician right away rather than waiting it out.

How can I reduce how much my baby spits up?
Hold your baby under the arms instead of squeezing the abdomen, burp over the shoulder partway through and after feeds, and keep the head above the stomach for about 30 minutes after feeding. Gravity helps keep the milk down, and smaller, slower feeds can also make a real difference.

📎 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

🔔 If this is the kind of honest, practical pediatric guidance you have been looking for, subscribe. I put out a new episode every week on newborn care and infant health, and everything I share comes straight from the exam room.

ABOUT DR. ROMA FRANZIA
Dr. Roma Franzia is a board certified pediatrician, MD, FAAP, with a special interest and expertise in newborn care. She has practiced pediatrics for over 26 years, seeing patients six days a week with 24/7 on call availability. She has cared for tens of thousands of children and families from newborn through age 21, and she practices pediatrics the old fashioned way, building real relationships with every family she treats. Her approach blends decades of clinical experience with practical, exam room tested guidance that parents can use the same day they hear it.

#cryingbaby #newbornsleep #pediatriciantips #newbornsoothing #babycare

📌  Purchase my Book: https://www.drromafranzia.com/category/all-products

For more newborn care guidance from Dr. Roma Franzia, visit https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com
Your baby has been crying for days and nothing works. You have tried more feeding, less feeding, gas drops, swaddling, bouncing. Here is what almost nobody tells parents. The crying that nothing seems to touch usually has nothing to do with the stomach at all.

In this episode, I'm going to explain why a healthy newborn cries when their nervous system loses its sensory anchors at birth, and walk you through the three part protocol I use in my exam room to settle a screaming newborn in under three minutes.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 After 26 Years as a Pediatrician, Here's What Actually Calms a Crying Baby
0:20 Why gas drops and feeding changes do not work
1:31 The real cause behind unexplained newborn crying
2:07 What your baby's world felt like before birth
3:12 Why birth strips away every sensory anchor
4:16 The three part calming protocol explained
4:23 Why tummy position stops the crying fast
5:01 The hand on head technique nobody talks about
5:45 Why a pacifier calms the nervous system
6:24 Real newborn case from my exam room

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Why does my newborn cry even after feeding, burping, and swaddling? 
Most unexplained newborn crying comes from a nervous system that has lost the constant pressure, sound, and sucking it had in the womb, not from hunger or gas. Feeding and gas drops only address the stomach, so they cannot fix a sensory issue.

How do you calm a screaming newborn fast? 
Lay the baby on their tummy on a firm surface with their head turned to the side, place a steady hand on top of their head, and offer a pacifier, holding the position for a couple of minutes. This combination often settles a healthy newborn in under three minutes.

Is it normal for a healthy baby to cry constantly with no medical cause? 
Yes, a completely healthy newborn can cry intensely simply because their sensory world has not caught up with life outside the womb yet. This is common in the first days and weeks and usually responds well to restoring familiar pressure and sucking cues.

📎 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

🔔 If this is the kind of honest, practical pediatric guidance you have been looking for, subscribe. I put out a new episode every week on newborn care and infant health, and everything I share comes straight from the exam room.

ABOUT DR. ROMA FRANZIA
Dr. Roma Franzia is a board certified pediatrician, MD, FAAP, with a special interest and expertise in newborn care. She has practiced pediatrics for over 26 years, seeing patients six days a week with 24/7 on call availability. She has cared for tens of thousands of children and families from newborn through age 21, and she practices pediatrics the old fashioned way, building real relationships with every family she treats. Her approach blends decades of clinical experience with practical, exam room tested guidance that parents can use the same day they hear it.

#cryingbaby #newbornsleep #pediatriciantips #newbornsoothing #babycare

📌  Purchase my Book: https://www.drromafranzia.com/category/all-products

For more newborn care guidance from Dr. Roma Franzia, visit https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

Your baby just ate. An hour later they are sucking their hands and rooting again. Before you assume they need more milk, there is one question you need to ask first.

I'm Dr. Roma Franzia, and after caring for tens of thousands of newborns over more than 30 years, I've learned that not every hunger cue actually means hunger. Feeding a baby who does not need more milk can lead to gas, spit up, and a fussier baby, not a calmer one.

In this episode, I'm going to walk you through how to tell if your baby is truly hungry or simply looking to suck, and show you the simple trick I use in my own practice to soothe babies without overfeeding them.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Is Your Baby ACTUALLY Hungry? Pediatrician Explains What New Parents Get Wrong
0:48 Newborns are born loving to suck
1:24 Why I recommend pacifiers for newborns
2:04 The one question I ask before feeding again
3:25 How overfeeding causes gas and reflux
4:56 The simplest thing to try first
5:16 Dr. Roma's water pacifier explained
7:16 When it really is hunger, feed your baby
9:35 How to read what your baby is telling you

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

How do I know if my baby is hungry or just wants to suck?
Ask whether the last feeding was full and complete. If your baby fed well and is fussing again soon after, they are more likely seeking comfort than food.

What is a water pacifier for newborns?
It is cooled organic chamomile tea, sometimes with gripe water, offered in a bottle between milk feeds to soothe a baby who wants to suck without adding more milk to a full stomach.

Can feeding my baby too often cause gas or spit up?
Yes. Feeding before the stomach has emptied into the intestines adds more milk and acid on top of what is still digesting, which can cause discomfort, gas, and spit up.

📎 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

🔔 If this is the kind of honest, practical pediatric guidance you have been looking for, subscribe. I put out a new episode every week on newborn care and infant health, and everything I share comes straight from the exam room.

ABOUT DR. ROMA FRANZIA
Dr. Roma Franzia is a board certified pediatrician, MD, FAAP, with a special interest and expertise in newborn care. She has practiced pediatrics for over 26 years, seeing patients six days a week with 24/7 on call availability. She has cared for tens of thousands of children and families from newborn through age 21, and she practices pediatrics the old fashioned way, building real relationships with every family she treats. Her approach blends decades of clinical experience with practical, exam room tested guidance that parents can use the same day they hear it.

#cryingbaby #newbornsleep #pediatriciantips #newbornsoothing #babycare

📌  Purchase my Book: https://www.drromafranzia.com/category/all-products

For more newborn care guidance from Dr. Roma Franzia, visit https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

Your baby is crying and you have no idea why. Before you panic, run through this five point checklist. It works every single time to narrow down what your baby actually needs, and it takes the guesswork out of those exhausting middle of the night moments.

In this episode, I'm going to walk you through the exact five point checklist I use in the exam room to figure out why a baby is crying, plus what to do when the checklist does not solve it.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Pediatrician: This 5 Point Checklist Reveals Why Your Baby is Really Crying
0:23 Tight clothing, hair, and temperature check
0:44 What to do when the checklist does not work
0:57 Why most crying is not pain
1:17 How sensory input calms a newborn
1:50 Six ways to soothe a crying baby
2:12 What the fussy time period is
2:49 What research now says about colic
3:25 Using probiotics during fussy time
3:39 Which probiotic strains to look for
3:56 Probiotic brands I recommend
4:09 Why fussy babies look uncomfortable
4:27 The cortisol study on colicky babies
5:07 Why I worry more about the parents
5:33 What to do at your breaking point
5:50 Never shake your baby

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Why is my baby crying if they are fed, changed, and comfortable? 
Most crying at this stage is not pain. It is your baby's developing brain and nervous system learning to process a brand new world, and this kind of fussiness usually peaks around six weeks and improves on its own by three months of age.

What is the best probiotic for a colicky or fussy baby? 
Look for strains like Lactobacillus reuteri or Bifidobacterium longum, since research shows these can reduce daily crying time in fussy infants. Bio Gaia baby drops work well for breastfed infants, while Bacterial baby is a good option for formula fed or mixed fed babies.

Does crying mean my baby is in pain? 
Not necessarily, and this is one of the most common worries new parents bring into the exam room. Studies show babies with colic do not have higher cortisol or stress hormone levels than other babies, even though they cry more intensely, which suggests the crying itself is not a sign of physical suffering.

📎 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.DrRomaFranzia.com

🔔 If this is the kind of honest, practical pediatric guidance you have been looking for, subscribe. I put out a new episode every week on newborn care and infant health, and everything I share comes straight from the exam room.

ABOUT DR. ROMA FRANZIA
Dr. Roma Franzia is a board certified pediatrician, MD, FAAP, with a special interest and expertise in newborn care. She has practiced pediatrics for over 26 years, seeing patients six days a week with 24/7 on call availability. She has cared for tens of thousands of children and families from newborn through age 21, and she practices pediatrics the old fashioned way, building real relationships with every family she treats. Her approach blends decades of clinical experience with practical, exam room tested guidance that parents can use the same day they hear it.


#cryingbaby #newbornsleep #pediatriciantips #newbornsoothing #babycare