What are the signs of a baby who is well?

• Regular feeding
• Wet and dirty nappies – amount depends on their age, see Public Health Agency Birth to Five book
• Regular breathing pattern
• Not too hot or cold
• Normal skin colour, for them

If you are worried about your baby – please speak to your Midwife or GP. The Lullaby Trust Baby check app (The Baby Check App – The Lullaby Trust) or the NHS website is useful for advice if they are showing mild signs of illness.

Please seek urgent medical attention if your baby;

• Appears blue or very pale
• Is having difficulty breathing
• Is very drowsy or hard to wake
• Has a temperature above 38 degrees Celsius
• Develops a rash that doesn’t go away when pressed with a glass tumbler

You may need to dial 999 or take them to the nearest hospital emergency department.

We hope you have found this video useful – please speak with your midwife or GP if you have any queries.