Danger signs in Newborn

Dr. D.Shivaraman
February 25, 2025

1. Lethargic and dull baby (moves only on stimulation)
2. Poor sucking efforts in a baby who was feeding well.
3. Trouble/Difficulty in breathing (Fast breathing >60 breaths/min or Chest in drawing)
4. Abnormal body movements (Repetitive tonic/clonic) which does not disappear on restraining or any persistent staring look suggest fits.
5. Fever ( >38 C) or becoming too Cold (< 36 C)
6. Abnormal skin colour - Yellowish palms & soles or bluish lips..
7. Repeated excessive vomiting or 1 even episode greenish vomiting
8. Redness around umbilical or foul smelling pus discharge in umbilical stump
9. More than 10 pustules in body or 1 single large boil
10. Passing urine < 4 times in 24 hours (after first 2 days of life)
Should attend a health care facility immediately if you notice any of this in a newborn baby.