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Jaundiced Newborn

Should I Call?

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Unresponsive or difficult to awaken. Not moving.
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Newborn starts to look or act sick (e.g., decrease in activity or ability to suck during feeding). Signs of dehydration (very dry mouth, sunken soft spot, no urine in 8 hours). Fever above 100.4°F (38.0°C) rectally. Low temperature below 96.8° F (36.0°C) rectally. Jaundice began during the first 24 hours of life. Skin looks deep yellow or orange. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. You are concerned your baby is not getting enough breastmilk. Good-sized yellow, seedy BMs are less than 3 per day. (EXCEPTION: not valid until breastmilk comes in on day 4 or 5.) Wet diapers are less than 6 per day. (EXCEPTION: 2 wet diapers/day can be normal until milk comes in on day 4 or 5.) Discharged before 48 hours AND 4 or more days old AND has not been examined since discharge. (Reason: the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a re-check.) Blood type problem (ABO, Rh) present.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Color gets deeper after 7 days old. Jaundice is not gone after 14 days old. Jaundice began or reappeared after 7 days of age. Stools are white, pale yellow or gray.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Normal jaundice of newborn and you don't think your child needs to be seen.