Experience mothers must know when taking their baby to see a doctor
Baby's health is always the top concern of parents, especially with new babies...
Baby health is always the top concern of parents, especially newborns. Although your baby may be healthy and developing completely normally, do not be subjective because newborns always need regular attention to avoid unnecessary problems.
Here are the most common symptoms to help you know when to take your baby to see a doctor.
- If your baby has a runny nose but still laughs, plays and eats normally, there is nothing to worry about. But if your baby has a runny nose and shows signs of fatigue and lethargy, you should consider taking your baby to see a doctor.
- If your baby suddenly starts crying more than usual and you can't calm him down with your usual methods, or he cries loudly, he may be quite sick.
If your baby's cry seems weaker than usual, he looks upset, or even if he doesn't cry but is less active and difficult to wake, you should call your doctor immediately.
Mother is the person closest to and understands the baby the most, so trust your intuition. (Illustration photo)
- If your baby does not want to breastfeed or has a poor appetite, he or she may be sick. And if you notice that your baby is vomiting more and the food that is regurgitated is greenish in color, it is time to pick up the phone and call the doctor.
- Babies, especially those who are still breastfeeding, usually have very soft, loose stools. But if you see your baby passing watery or looser stools than usual, your baby may have diarrhea.
Watch your baby for signs of continued diarrhea. And feed your baby frequently to avoid dehydration.
On the contrary, if your baby's stool is hard, lumpy and accompanied by blood or mucus, in both cases you need to take your baby to the doctor immediately.
- If you notice your baby showing signs of difficulty breathing, you must also quickly call your doctor for help.
- Fever is a sign that your baby is sick, but a normal fever is nothing to worry about. If your baby under 3 months old has a fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, you should take him to see a doctor.
If your baby is older, you can monitor him for a day to see if he has any other symptoms. If you feel really worried, it is best to contact your doctor immediately.
Experience mothers must know when taking their baby to see a doctor
And when you have decided to take your baby to the doctor, do not panic and forget all the things to prepare. Try to stay calm and follow some of the following advice to avoid unnecessary troubles.
- Prepare a fully equipped bag for your baby including diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, milk for your baby and snacks for yourself in case of unforeseen situations.
- Take some time to list your questions and concerns about your baby's unusual symptoms and bring them with you to the clinic.
Don’t take this lightly because it’s easy to forget something at the clinic. And it’s annoying when you get home and have to call the doctor again or take your baby back to the clinic. A piece of paper, a pen and a few short keywords will help you not to miss anything important.
- Anyone can forget, so when you go to see the doctor, prepare a pen and paper to write down the doctor's advice. Only then can you take care of your baby properly when you get home.
- To minimize unnecessary inconvenience, you should check the route from home to the clinic and do not go too close to the appointment time so as not to rush.
- Before leaving, remember to make an appointment for your baby's next check-up.
Mothers are the closest and most understanding people to their children, so trust your instincts. If you feel that something is wrong with your child’s health, contact your doctor immediately for timely help.
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