Illness Emergency Tips

Is your baby’s illness an emergency? Can you wait for a doctor’s appointment? These guidelines will point you toward the right course of action.

It’s sometimes hard to know when to take your baby to the doctor, especially for first-time parents. Because your baby can’t tell you when something hurts, normal fussiness and mild illness can be difficult to distinguish from more serious problems.




Temperature Taking Tips

What’s the best way to take your child’s temperature? What kind of thermometer should you use? Here are the answers. Fever is nothing to fool around with in young children. If your child feels warm or seems under the weather, you probably should take his or her temperature. Sounds simple enough, but if you’re new [...]

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Be prepared for questions

To help the medical staff understand what’s happening with your baby and decide how best to treat the problem, be prepared to answer questions concerning:
Your baby’s symptoms. Why did you decide to call or come in to the doctor’s office? How can the medical staff help you?
Your baby’s regular doctor. Who is or [...]

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Less urgent situations

It’s normal for babies to get sick now and then, but if their signs and symptoms gradually worsen or simply persist over a couple of days, do not hesitate to contact the doctor. Below are signs and symptoms that require medical attention:
Changes in your baby’s appetite. If your baby refuses two consecutive feedings, contact [...]

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Emergency Cases

Certain emergencies leave no time to call your baby’s doctor. Instead, you should take your child directly to an emergency facility or call 911 or your local emergency and rescue squad. True medical emergencies include:

Cuts that don’t stop bleeding or appear to require stitches
Poisoning
Seizures
Labored breathing
Unresponsiveness
Head injuries
Problems moving an [...]

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