What to Look for in Sick Baby

jkuhmann · May 2013

LO has had a dry cough and a bit of mucus the last few days; he's also been sleeping a lot more than usual and has some eye gunk going on. He doesn't have a fever, is still eating well, and is having plenty of wet diapers. I know it's probably just a basic cold (I just got over one last week), but what do I need to look for in terms of when to call his doctor, especially in regards to his cough?

mben1119 · May 2013

The things you already listed: fever, lack of appetite, and less wet diapers. If you observe any of those things, that's when you should call.

Shaungela · May 2013

mabenner1:
The things you already listed: fever, lack of appetite, and less wet diapers. If you observe any of those things, that's when you should call.

i agree

okami.mami · May 2013

Maybe you want to call the Dr.'s office about the cough if it's persistent. Our pedi always likes to check the oxygen levels when there's a cough that won't go away.

J+MS · May 2013

okami.mami:
Maybe you want to call the Dr.'s office about the cough if it's persistent. Our pedi always likes to check the oxygen levels when there's a cough that won't go away.

A cough can last up to 2 weeks just from a common virus. That's when I would go.

JessAnnJ · May 2013

mabenner1:
The things you already listed: fever, lack of appetite, and less wet diapers. If you observe any of those things, that's when you should call.

This is what I heard as well when I called with similar symptoms.

sararn2004 · May 2013

Shaungela:
mabenner1:
The things you already listed: fever, lack of appetite, and less wet diapers. If you observe any of those things, that's when you should call.

i agree

Agree, plus rapid breathing or use of accessory muscles (retractions).

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