In this episode of Kids' Health, Uncomplicated, Dr. Patty Manning discusses how new parents can advocate for their baby without fearing they’re overreacting, joined by Dr. Nick DeBlasio, a pediatrician at Cincinnati Children’s who also trains residents. He emphasizes that parents should feel comfortable asking any question and should call when concerned, especially for newborn breathing issues, color changes during feeding, or fever. Dr. DeBlasio explains that for babies 60 days or younger, a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher is a medical emergency and requires an immediate call day or night. The conversation also covers when to message vs schedule an in-person visit, common but alarming-looking newborn findings (periodic breathing, breast buds, newborn vaginal discharge, erythema toxicum), trusting parental instincts when something seems “off,” and myths about internet searching, calling too much, and sharing baby photos.

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