One of the hardest thing to figure out is when to know if your baby is sick. How so? Well, a baby’s cry could mean he or she is hungry or that he or she needs to change diapers. Fortunately, there are a number of ways by which you can check whether your baby is sick:
- The most common way by which you can check if your baby is sick is by taking his or her temperature.
- A deviation in volume of the baby’s cry coupled with difficulty in feeding is one sign that you need to bring your baby to the doctor.
- If your baby is coughing continuously, it might be time to check with your pediatrician.
- Yellowing of the skin upon birth, especially those on the soles and the palm, could mean Jaundice.
- If your baby’s sole is colder than his tummy, there is a possibility that your baby is undergoing hypothermia.
- Persistent vomiting as well as vomit that is greenish yellow or brownish should raise red flags. This means that your baby needs immediate medical attention.
- Unexplained rashes, especially if accompanied by fever, might mean an infection. You should get your baby to the hospital immediately.
Excessive ear-pulling might signal an ear infection. Although thus us not an emergency case, you would still need to have your doctor prescribe some antibiotics.
When rushing to the hospital, make sure that you’ve got everything with you. Bring a diaper bag and pack some extra diapers and feeding bottles. Simply Unique Baby Gifts has a great range of designs when it comes to diaper bags.
