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6 symptoms you should never ignore in your newborn

Know when to take your infant to the pediatrician.

Jan, 2026
LearnEmergency urgent care6 symptoms you should never ignore in your newborn
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Fever
Constant crying or irritability
Vomiting or excessive spit-up
Low energy levels or inactivity
Rashes
Unusual changes in stool

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It can be a delicate balance when you’re a new parent. You may not want to call your pediatrician for every little hiccup, cough. or bump. But you also don't want to overlook potentially serious health issues.

So how do you know when your baby should be checked out by a medical professional? We spoke with William Thomas, DO, a family medicine physician in Christianburg, Virginia, to learn about some of the symptoms that may be cause for concern.

Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.November, 2023
Sources: Mayo Clinic. Infant and toddler health. Last updated February 24 + 2
  1. Mayo Clinic. Infant and toddler health. Last updated February 24, 2022.
  2. National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Febrile Seizures. Accessed May 2, 2023.
  3. American Academy of Pediatrics. Colic Relief Tips for Parents. Last updated April 25, 2022.

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