If your baby is unwell, seek advice promptly Babies and young
children often have minor illness which you do not need to worry
about. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of fluids and is not
too hot. It may be difficult to judge whether an illness is more
serious requiring medical attention. If your baby has any of the
following symptoms there may be a serious illness: - A high
pitched or weak cry, is less responsive, is much less active or
more floppy than usual. - Looks very pale all over, grunts with
each breath, has obvious dips in the upper tummy or between the
ribs as he or she breaths - Takes less than a third of usual
fluids, passes much less urine than usual, vomits green fluids,
or passes blood in the nappy. Infants should have at least three
wet nappies a per day (24 hour period) - Has a high fever with
sweating Seek medical advice early and quickly.