Your baby can't tell you when something hurts. Sometimes normal fussiness and mild illnesses are tough to distinguish from more serious problems. Here's when to call the doctor — and when to seek emergency care.
In case of emergency
Sometimes there isn't time to call your baby's doctor. Seek emergency care for:
- Bleeding that can't be stopped
- Poisoning
- Seizures
- Trouble breathing
- High fever
- Head injuries
- Sudden lethargy or inability to move
- Choking
- Unresponsiveness
Last Updated: 02/07/2007
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