Know the signs of respiratory distress in your little ones. ‼ Shown here are RETRACTIONS (sucking in between the ribs with each breath) and mild head-bobbing. Other signs of respiratory distress include breathing very fast, turning blue, or flaring out the nostrils to breathe. This sweet baby girl was diagnosed with RSV and spent 10 days in the hospital on oxygen. Parental permission to share was granted (as always).

🚨Infant Respiratory Distress🚨 👉 Infants can’t communicate - they show you when they are in distress You should ACT quickly if you notice: -Nasal flaring -Grunting -Head bobbing -Use of accessory muscles to breathe -Cyanosis ❄️ Acrocyanosis = peripheral cyanosis and is common/expected in the first hours after delivery. It can also occur in infancy due to cold temperatures and decreased perfusion 🚨 Central cyanosis is concerning at all times (this is a blue tinge to the lips, tongue, or other