What is a neonate?

A newborn child or infant less than four weeks old.

What does neonatal mean?

Relating to newborn children.

How old is an infant?

Newborn usually refers to a baby from birth to about 2 months of age. Infants can be considered children anywhere from 2 months of age to 1 year old. Baby can be used to refer to any child from 1 year old to age 4 years old, thus encompassing newborns, infants, and toddlers.

Why do babies stare at me?

A recent study suggests that if babies often stare at you, it’s because you’re beautiful. The reason they’re looking at you is because of how beautiful you are.

What does NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit) stand for?

A hospital ward or department equipped and staffed to provide intensive care to dangerously ill or premature newborn babies.

How important is the CAN score in neonates?

FM was assessed using CAN score as a standard and compared with weight for gestation age and Ponderal index (PI) Results: CAN score identified 17.5% (n = 35) malnourished neonates and 82.5% (n = 165) of babies as well-nourished by keeping the cut-off value of <25.

Where are neonatal nurses needed?

Neonatal nurses (RNs) and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) may work in clinics, community-based settings, hospitals or neonatal intensive care units. They may also conduct research, act as consultants or provide education to staff and family members.