The nurse is educating a first-time mother who has a 1-week-old boy. Which of the following is the most accurate anticipatory guidance?

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At 1 week old, a newborn's stomach capacity is indeed small, holding less than 1 ounce (30 milliliters). This is crucial information for a new mother to understand how often her baby needs to feed. Neonatal teeth are rare, fontanels typically close much later (the posterior fontanel by 2-3 months and the anterior fontanel by 18-24 months), and the step reflex usually disappears around 2 months of age, not when the child begins to walk.

The Nurse Is Educating a First-Time Mother Who Has a 1-Week-Old