BOTTLEFEEDING QUESTIONS

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR BOTTLE FEEDING QUESTIONS

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

Your child looks or acts very sick.
Age less than 1 month old and looks or acts sick in any way
Signs of dehydration (no urine in more than 8 hours, sunken soft spot and very dry mouth).
Too weak to suck.
Age less than 1 month old and refuses to bottlefeed for more than 6 hours.
Refuses to drink anything for more than 8 hours
Age < 12 weeks with fever > 100.4 F (38.0 C) rectally

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.
Doesn't seem to be gaining enough weight.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

Bottlefeeding question about healthy child and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2003

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