Newborn Appearance Questions

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • Age under 1 month old and looks or acts sick in any way
  • Fever above 100.4° F (38.0° C) rectally (Caution: Do NOT give your baby any fever medicine before being seen)
  • Swollen breast is red or tender to touch
  • Circumcision bleeding more than a few drops
  • Circumcision site looks infected
  • Soft spot on top of head (anterior fontanel) looks swollen
  • You think your child needs to be seen

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