CRYING BABY LESS THAN 3 MONTHS OLD (INCLUDES COLIC)

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR CRYING BABY LESS THAN 3 MONTHS OLD

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance)

Not moving or very weak

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
Age less than 3 months with fever above 100.4°F (38°C) rectally.
Low temperature below 96.8° F (36.0°C) rectally.
Injury suspected.
Bulging or swollen soft spot.
Swollen scrotum
Vomiting.
You are afraid you might hurt your baby or have shaken your baby.
Your baby cannot be comforted after trying for more than 2 hours.

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

You think your child needs to be seen.
Not gaining weight or seems hungry.
You are exhausted from all the crying.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.
Your baby has never been examined for the colic.
Crying began after 1 month of age.
Crying occurs 3 or more times per day.

Parent Care at Home If

Normal colic 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 8/2004

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