![]() Between 6-8 weeks of age some exclusively breast/chestfed babies may have very infrequent bowel movements (every 7 -10 days), this is normal and is not constipation. A breast/chestfed baby is rarely constipated. If you think your baby is constipated, call your healthcare provider. sunken fontanelle (soft spot) in a young babyĭo not give your baby laxatives, suppositories, enemas, medicine or home remedies.Call your healthcare provider or the Health Link at 811 if your baby has diarrhea and is showing any of the following signs of dehydration: sometimes expelled with considerable forceīabies, especially younger than 6 months, need special attention when they have diarrhea because they can easily become dehydrated.a different colour, increased frequency and/or watery consistency (the stools may contain mucus and/or blood).a definite change from your baby’s usual stool pattern.If at 14 days of age, your baby is jaundiced (skin and whites of eyes are yellow) and your baby’s stool is pale (grey) or the urine is dark (brown) they will need testing and treatment. If your baby is jaundiced this early, contact your healthcare provider right away as phototherapy is often needed.Ī less common cause of jaundice is liver disease. This type of jaundice is usually because of a difference between the parent and baby’s blood type. Stopping the medication can incorrectly label your child as allergic to the penicillin family of antibiotics, which would limit future antibiotic choices. Sometimes a baby will become jaundiced in the first 24 hours of life. If your baby needs treatment, they may need to be in the hospital for a few days under special lights (phototherapy). But they are different than the tiny, flat, red spots or birthmarks (. While this type of jaundice is very common, and resolves with frequent feeds, some baby’s will need additional treatment. They are tiny, flat, red or purple spots in the skin. Some may need a blood test for further assessment. Testing with the meter only takes a couple of seconds and does not hurt the baby. ![]() It is placed on their forehead and uses a flash of light. A jaundice meter may be used to tell how much bilirubin is in their body. Healthcare providers will assess your baby to see how much bilirubin is circulating in your baby’s body. This page covers some of the common rashes in babies and children. ![]()
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