A sick baby can be very distressing for any parent. Knowing what to look out for and when to seek help can go a long way to ease rising anxiety.
Look out for these warning signs which may indicate that your baby may be unwell and require medical assistance.
High pitched, weak or incessant crying
Baby is Inactive with no crying
Loss of interest in feeding
Difficulty with breathing e.g. laboured or noisy breathing
Watery frequent stools
Blood in stools
Jelly-like stools
Dehydration
A baby of less than 3 months old with a temperature greater than 37ºC should be seen by a doctor