Newborn Danger Signs

When to call doctor

  • Refuses several feedings in row
  • Has several diarrhea or vomiting episodes
  • Has a cold that doesn’t improve or gets worse
  • Has a rash
  • Signs of dehydration
  • Ear or eye drainage
  • Will not stop crying (high pitch cry)
  • Blood in vomit or stool
  • Temperature >100.4F
  • Discharge/bleeding from circumcision, & cord
  • No wet diapers 24 hours

When to call 911

  • Your baby is having trouble breathing or stops breathing
  • Your baby is hard to wake up or doesn’t wake up at all
  • You think someone has shaken your baby
  • Your baby is limp and has no energy
  • You have thoughts of harming your baby
  • Has a seizure
  • Has any type of poisoning 

Signs & Symptoms of distress

  • Increased respiratory rate
  • Retractions
  • Nasal flaring
  • Grunting & Cyanosis

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