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Baby’s Warning Signs

Even experienced parents may feel worried as they adjust to a new baby’s habits, needs, and personality. If you have questions or concerns do not hesitate to call your baby’s health care provider.

WARNING

CALL 911 IF YOUR BABY:

• Has blue lip color • Has difficulty breathing or is turning blue

Contact your health care provider if your baby has any of these signs or symptoms: • Temperature below 97.5˚F or above 100.4˚F

• Patches of white found in your baby’s mouth • Redness, drainage or foul odor from the umbilical cord • Frequent bowel movements with excess fluid, mucus or unusually foul odor • Signs of dehydration: Dry or cracked lips Dry skin Dry or rough tongue Increased sleepiness or irritability

My baby’s health care provider: Phone: Urgent Care closest to me: Phone: Hospital closest to me: Phone: • Yellowing of the skin or eyes • Eating poorly or refusing to eat • Repeated vomiting • No wet diaper for 12 hours • No stool for 48 hours • Low energy or hard to wake up • Changes in typical behavior • An unusual or high-pitched cry • An uncommon or severe rash

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