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Your baby may need medical care if they have any of these signs. Call your baby's doctor if you have any questions.
Call the doctor now if your baby:
- Has a rectal temperature that is less than 97.5°F or is 100.4°F or higher.
- Seems hot, but you can't take their temperature.
- Has no wet diapers for 6 hours.
- Has a yellow tint to their eyes or skin. To check the skin, gently press on their nose or forehead.
- Has pus or reddish skin on or around the umbilical cord.
- Has trouble breathing (for example, breathing faster than usual).
Watch closely for changes in your baby's health, and contact the doctor if your baby:
- Cries in an unusual way or for an unusual length of time.
- Is rarely awake.
- Does not wake up for feedings, seems too tired to eat, or isn't interested in eating.
- Is very fussy.
- Seems sick.
- Is not having regular bowel movements.
Write down this information. Share it with your baby's doctor.
Your baby's birth date:
Date and time your baby started having problems:
Problems your baby has:
Current as of: October 24, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
