The invention relates to the technical field of machinery, in particular to a newborn information acquisition and recognition system and method. The newborn information acquisition and recognition system comprises a baby bed, a boarding mounted at the top of the baby bed, and a top plate mounted at the top of the boarding. According to the newborn information acquisition and recognition system andmethod, grooves are formed, so that soles can be limited and fixed, and the acquisition efficacy is improved. A protection pad is arranged, so that ankles of a newborn are protected, and the condition that during acquisition, the ankles are damaged can be avoided. Foot pillows are designed into a hollow structure. While in use, a water source of which the temperature is appropriate is poured intothe foot pillows from a connecting pipe, on one hand, the water source can be filled into the foot pillows, and the foot pillows can be soft entirely. Besides, through the temperature of the water source, the entire temperature of the foot pillows can be improved, the temperature range is uniform, and the skin of the newborn cannot be stimulated. The newborn information acquisition and recognition system is simple to use and high in security coefficient. A driving motor is used for driving a transfer roll to rotate, so that the distance between a digit camera and soles is convenient to regulate, and the acquisition accuracy of foot prints is increased.