NEWBORN CARE HANDOFF
Yenra | Updated October 11, 2026
Guide: https://yenra.com/baby-care/

Fill in the care plan with your baby's clinician; update it when it changes.
This is a communication sheet, not a feeding schedule or diagnostic tool.
Keep personal details private. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency
in the United States; use your care team's advice for other urgent concerns.

Date / time (include a.m./p.m.): _________________________________
Baby's age: ____________________________________________________
Adult handing over: __________  Adult taking responsibility: _____
Pediatric office: ____________  After-hours number: ______________
Next appointment / purpose: ____________________________________

INDIVIDUAL PLAN FROM THE CARE TEAM
Feeding instructions, including whether/when to wake for feeds: __
Prescribed medicines or supplements and exact instructions: _____
Specific reasons to call or seek care: __________________________

RECENT CARE
Last feed: time, breast/formula, observations: ___________________
Formula product/form and preparation/opening times if relevant: __
Formula label's storage/discard instructions: ___________________
Wet/dirty diapers and any changes: ______________________________
Sleep / settling / other observations: __________________________
Questions or concerns to follow up: _____________________________

BEFORE THE NEXT ADULT TAKES OVER
[ ] Care plan and emergency contacts are available.
[ ] Baby's sleep space is clear; place baby on their back to sleep.
[ ] Feeding equipment and supplies are ready.
[ ] The next task and responsible adult are clear.
[ ] A backup person is identified if the caregiver needs a break.

Current guidance:
https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/reduce-risk/safe-sleep-environment
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/prenatal/delivery-beyond/Pages/Bringing-Baby-Home.aspx