NHS Suffolk and North East Essex - After Birth Booklet

28 Signs and symptoms of an unwell baby Common conditions in newborns (such as thrush on the tongue, cradle cap, reflux, colic, constipation, nappy rash, dry skin and nasal congestion) are generally nothing to worry about – and can be reviewed by your GP as necessary. Abnormal symptoms can be: • your baby is pale, floppy or unresponsive • your baby is grunting and /or breathing fast and the breathing appears laboured • your baby’s jaundice appears to be worsening in combination with any of the following: severe lethargy, reluctance to feed, minimal wet/dry nappies or pale/white stools (see page 35) • your baby is not feeding as well as before • your baby has a continued high pitched or weak cry which cannot be settled with normal measures such as feeding, cuddles, nappy change etc. • your baby has a high temperature (above 37.5°C) or an unusually low temperature • your baby has a rash or blisters on the skin. • If you are concerned about your baby’s health at any time please contact the NHS 111 service for advice, call 999 or take your newborn to your local A&E or urgent care centre as soon as possible.