March of Dimes
When to Call the Doctor
 
When You Should Worry

The signs below may mean your baby is very ill. Call your baby's doctor right away if your baby:
  • Does not have stools
  • Has yellowish skin
  • Has diarrhea
  • Has a temperature higher than 100°F (38°C) taken under the arm
  • Vomits (more than just spit up) more than 2-3 times a day
  • Refuses to feed or nurses poorly
  • Has fewer than four wet diapers in 24 hours

  
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