This article talks about how important it is to carefully check newborn babies.

Doctors should look at the baby’s skin color, muscle tone, and how alert they are.

The head is checked for any strange shapes or soft spots.

Eyes are tested using a light to look for problems like cataracts.

Ears and mouth are checked for normal shape and movement.

The neck should move well and be free of lumps.

Doctors listen to the heart and lungs to check for any issues.

Breathing problems, like fast breathing, should be noticed early.

A quick test before the baby goes home checks for heart problems.

Overall, early exams help find health issues so they can be treated fast.

Lewis, M. L. (2014). A comprehensive newborn examination: Part I. General, head and neck, cardiopulmonary. American Family Physician, 90(5), 289–296. Retrieved from https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2014/0901/p289.html