Signs Your Newborn Is Sick

A practical guide for new parents on recognizing the early warning signs of illness in newborns — before they become emergencies.

Since babies can't tell you when something's wrong, this guide walks through the key signals to watch for: fever or abnormal temperature, feeding changes, unusual sleepiness, breathing difficulties, changes in crying, skin color shifts, and diaper output. Each chapter explains what's normal newborn behavior versus what warrants a call to the doctor — including clear red flags like labored breathing, blue-tinted skin, or a baby who's hard to wake.