### When to Contact Your Pediatrician About Your Newborn's Skin Health As a new parent, it's natural to worry about your newborn's health, especially their skin. Here are some signs that you should contact your pediatrician: 1. **Trouble Breathing**: If your baby has a bluish tint to their skin, lips, or nails, it could indicate a lung or heart condition. 2. **Fever**: A rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher in the first 3 months can be serious. Note the temperature and time before calling your doctor. 3. **Blood in Vomit or Stool**: This could be a sign of a serious stomach condition. 4. **Yellowish Skin or Eyes**: This may indicate jaundice. Press gently on the forehead; if the skin looks yellow, consult your pediatrician. 5. **Excessive Sleepiness or Unresponsiveness**: If your baby won't wake up even after stimulation, call your doctor. 6. **Not Eating**: If your baby refuses several feedings in a row, check with your doctor. 7. **Not Peeing**: Fewer than 6-8 wet diapers in 24 hours after day 4 could indicate dehydration. 8. **Diarrhea**: Frequent, watery stools could be diarrhea. Contact your doctor if it persists for 6-8 diaper changes. 9. **Constipation**: If your newborn doesn't have a bowel movement at least once a day in the first month, call your doctor. 10. **Persistent Cold**: If your baby has trouble feeding or sleeping due to congestion, or if symptoms last longer than 10-14 days, consult your doctor. 11. **Vomiting**: Forceful vomiting more than 2-3 times a day could indicate an infection or other condition. 12. **Tender Belly Button or Penis**: Redness or oozing could be a sign of infection needing immediate treatment. 13. **Diaper Rash**: If it doesn't improve within 48-72 hours, or if there are pus-filled sores, call your doctor. 14. **Inconsolable Crying**: If your baby cries hard for a long time and can't be calmed, something may be wrong. When in doubt, it's always best to call your pediatrician. They can provide guidance and help ease your worries.