SIGNS YOUR NEW BORN IS SICK

A practical parent’s guide to recognizing warning signs in newborns and knowing when to seek medical help.

Signs Your Newborn Is Sick is a straightforward guide designed to help new parents understand changes in their baby’s behaviour, feeding, breathing, temperature, and appearance. Because newborns can become seriously ill quickly, recognizing concerning symptoms early can make an important difference.

Inside, you’ll learn how to recognize:

• Changes in feeding or difficulty feeding

• Unusual sleepiness, weakness, or difficulty waking

• Breathing difficulties or unusual breathing patterns

• Fever or an unusually low temperature

• Changes in skin colour, including yellowing or bluish skin

• Persistent vomiting or unusual bowel changes

• Signs of dehydration

• Excessive or unusual crying

• Changes in urination

• When symptoms require urgent medical attention