1. General Observation
Gestational age (term, preterm, post-term)
Level of alertness (active, sleepy, responsive)
Posture and muscle tone (flexed extremities = normal)
Cry (strong vs weak)
Color (pink, acrocyanosis, pallor, jaundice)
2. Vital Signs
Temperature: 36.5–37.5°C (97.7–99.5°F)
Heart Rate: 110–160 bpm
Respiratory Rate: 30–60 breaths/min
Newborn Initial Head-to-Toe Assessment
1. General Observation
Gestational age (term, preterm, post-term)
Level of alertness (active, sleepy, responsive)
Posture and muscle tone (flexed extremities = normal)
Cry (strong vs weak)
Color (pink, acrocyanosis, pallor, jaundice)
2. Vital Signs
Temperature: 36.5–37.5°C (97.7–99.5°F)
Heart Rate: 110–160 bpm
Respiratory Rate: 30–60 breaths/min
