When it comes to the health of my kids, I'm a fairly laissez-faire mom. I'm not quick to call the doc. I don't bundle them to the ER at the first cough. They've been in my house long enough that I can tell when they need to see someone in a white coat.
Most of the time, it works out. I mean, they're both still alive.
As babies, though, it was different. I called my pediatrician when it even looked like my first might be thinking about sneezing. Which is why I wish I'd had this list from the World Health Organization of the seven basic warning signs that your sub-two month old is in need of immediate care.
The list, granted, is geared more toward moms and medical professionals in less-developed parts of the world. Still, the seven signs apply to all babies, no matter where they might live -- and they're good to keep in mind when you're having that 2 a.m. debate about whether or not to panic.
