how do i kniw if my newborn is sick ?

Question

Should I keep the newborn away from my toddlers when they are sick?

Answer 1

Cries a lot: Your baby will cry a lot, fussy restless , wanting to be held all the time.Sleeping a lot, may or may not have a fever, not eating or throwing up, irritable and unconsolable.

Answer 2

Fever, fussy: A newborn baby may have a fever (temp of 100.4 or higher) as a sign of illness. Irritability, poor feeding, poor sleep, or even lethargy could be a symptom. Severe cough or labored breathing could be due to a respiratory infection. Vomiting or diarrhea may be a sign of a gastrointestinal infection or food allergy. When in doubt, it's best to call your doctor if your baby is not acting him/herself.

Answer 3

Yes: Cleaning hands before holding a baby is always a good idea. If someone has a cough, they should also use a mask. Young children should be closely supervised while holding the baby.

Answer 4

Yes: Barring any risk of transmission of infection it is perfectly safe and to be desired that friends and family should share your joy. They have a lot to contribute to enrich your baby emotionally, socially and physically. They are after all sources of support in any way you and baby will need them as you journey through life. True poverty is the absence of friends and family in our lives.

Answer 5

Weight gain: Your baby may not eat too much the first few days. Babies are not often born with huge appetites. Your baby will lose weight initially but regain the birthweight by 7-10 days. You will know if your baby is eating enough if he/she is gaining weight. Babies gain 2/3 to 1 ounce per day.

Answer 6

Weight and diapers: All breastfed babies lose a little weight in the beginning. Signs your baby is getting enough milk: 1) look for the same number of wet diapers as your baby is days old (1 pee on day 1, 2 on day 2...), then by day 4 onward 5-8 wet diapers a day. 2) stool changes from black to yellow by day of life 4. 3) your pediatrician will also check baby's weight frequently the first week of life.

Answer 7

Weight: A baby's weight is the most accurate way to know if baby is eating enough. For a newborn, a baby is getting enough milk if stools are yellow by day 5 and if baby regains birthweight by day 10. For older babies, adequate weight gain will show you that baby is getting enough even if you feel you don't have enough milk or if baby spits up a lot.

Answer 8

Yes: But avoid crowded public places, especially during the cold/flu season in your area.

Answer 9

Yes: Babies get a boost of immunity from mom thru the umbilical cord, & breast milk adds more. They are relatively resistant to illness, yet avoid exposure to simple illness. Dangerous germs like b strep may transfer to baby at birth & cause infection days or wks later. So any <2mo with fever is usually hospitalized. Limiting public trips may avoid a simple fever that might force a hospital stay.

Answer 10

Yes: However: newborns are very vulnerable to infections especially in the first 2 months of life until they begin to form their own immune system to fight infections. You do have to take you newborn into public just to get home from the hospital. Limit exposure to crowds; avoid people or other children who are sick.

Answer 11

No: Newborns are more prone to infection so you wouldn't think of having someone with a "cold" or fever be around the baby in your house where you can control who visits. Therefore, for at least the first few weeks during seasons other than winter (when there's fewer infections around) and for longer during the winter season, no malls, supermarkets, airports & the like. Walks and drives are fine.

Answer 12

Yes: Sure! but there's one caveat: you don't really want a lot of people touching or holding your baby--that's how infections spread. Being outside on a nice day, going for a walk in the neighborhood, maybe strolling through the mall, all of that would be fine, and it's a good idea to get out at least once in a while. But when people want to get in your baby's face or hold her or touch her, say "no.".

Answer 13

It depends: Well, yes and no. In the first few months, it's best to avoid large groups of people so as to minimize your baby's exposure to infection. Your newborn's immune system is still immature and he is more susceptible to infection than an older child is. Even a cold in a toddler can cause serious breathing problems in an infant. It's still okay though (and good!) to take your baby for walks outside.

Answer 14

Usually normal but..: Poops can happen after every feeding, but they can also happen every few days (up to 10 in a breast fed child), and frequency can change at random. The child's mood, appetite, weight gain, urine output, and other factors are more important than poop frequency in determining the level of concern.

Answer 15

Wait and watch: Many newborns have infrequent bowel movements. As long as your infant is feeding well, urinating frequently and seems comfortable, you can wait and watch to see what happens. If your infant doesn't have a bowel movement for more than 72 hours or is irritable, feeding poorly or not having wet diapers, you should call your pediatrician.

Answer 16

Depends: If it's within the first few weeks of life, stool output is one way to tell if baby's getting enough to eat-- so you'd want to think about if nursing is going well, and you may need to contact your pediatrician to go through more-specific questions. Past 2 weeks or so, many breast-fed babies who are nursing great and gaining weight well will start to go longer without stool, and it can be normal.

Answer 17

Infant stooling: Again, the question is better answered knowing how old is the infant. If indeed a newborn, it should be having more then one stool per day. However, it is still common for child who are breastfed to go multiple days without stool. Is child having distended belly, less food intake or vomiting - these would be concerning for GI issues. Please see your pediatrician if concerned.

Answer 18

Can be normal: Newborns can have a bowel movement every feeding, 1-2 per day, or once every 2-3 days. As long as it is soft (usually close to "thick soup"), it can be considered normal. If she is having hard stools or seems very fussy, check with your doctor.

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