Question
A newborn is one week away from being a month old and often stretches their body, making a humming sound and becoming flushed. How should this be handled?
Answer
Newborns grow rapidly in the first three months after birth, and their respiratory systems are not yet fully developed, so they often stretch their bodies to help expel air from the lungs and supply oxygen. As long as the baby is in good spirits, eating, sleeping, and defecating normally, parents should not worry too much. This is a normal manifestation of a baby’s rapid growth. It is normal for the baby to be forceful at this stage.