Is My Baby Really Sick? The 2am Triage Checklist — Free Download

Is My Baby Really Sick?

The 2am Triage Checklist — Free Download

When your baby seems unwell at 2am, the last thing you need is uncertainty. This free checklist gives you a clear, NHS and NICE-grounded framework so you can move from panic to confident, structured action — knowing exactly when to call 999, when to ring 111, and when it's safe to monitor at home.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• 33 pages delivered as an instant PDF download
• How to Use This Checklist — a warm orientation to the three-tier system (999 / 111 / monitor at home) and an important disclaimer framing this as a communication aid, not a diagnosis
• STOP — Call 999 or Go to A&E Right Now — a bold, scannable RED-tier emergency checklist covering breathing, consciousness, rash, seizures, temperature extremes in newborns, and more
• Temperature Guide by Age — an age-banded reference table (newborn through to 5 years) with action thresholds drawn directly from NICE NG143 and NHS guidance, plus thermometer tips
• Symptom-by-Symptom Triage — RED / AMBER / GREEN indicators across the 7 most common concerns: fever, rash, breathing, vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced feeding, and unusual crying
• Managing at Home — a printable time-based review schedule at 30 mins, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, and 24 hrs, with home care prompts for fever, fluids, comfort, and rest
• Calling 111 or Your GP? Have These Answers Ready — a pre-call checklist so you can give clinicians exactly what they need, faster
• A warm closing page with a quick-reference box of key numbers and a reminder that trusting your instinct is NHS-endorsed

PERFECT FOR
Parents and carers of babies and toddlers aged 0–5 who want trusted, in-the-moment guidance when their child seems unwell.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
• Clarity instead of panic — a structured three-tier decision framework grounded in NHS and NICE NG143 guidance
• Age-specific temperature thresholds you can act on immediately, including the NICE NG143 red-flag of 38°C or above in babies under 3 months
• Faster, more confident calls to 111 or your GP — with everything a handler needs already in front of you
• Reassurance that monitoring at home is sometimes exactly the right call

HOW IT WORKS
This is an instant digital download. Once you claim your free copy, you'll receive a printable PDF to save to your phone, tablet, or computer — ready whenever you need it.

Print it out, pop it in your baby bag, or keep it saved on your phone. Because the middle of the night is no time to be searching for answers. Download your free checklist today and face the next fever with confidence.

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