When your baby seems off, it’s hard to know whether you’re dealing with a true emergency… or something that feels scary but can safely wait. This episode is about helping you make that call with clarity and confidence.
In this 10-minute triage, Dr. Kailey Buller—physician, mom of two, and author of Surviving Tiny Humans—walks you through the same simple framework used by paramedics and emergency departments every day: The Primary Survey, or Emergency ABCs.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize dangerous breathing vs normal baby noises
What “circulation” means at home (hydration and colour)
When behaviour changes really matter—and when to trust your gut
Why inconsolable crying is always a valid reason to seek care
The key fever situations that should never be ignored
Most importantly, you’ll leave with a grounding checklist to ask yourself in stressful moments:
Are they breathing normally, having wet diapers, and alert and consolable?
If yes—you likely have time to think.
If no—you go to the ER.
If you would like my free, no-thinking-required ABC flowchart you can download it here: https://www.vitalswithdrbuller.com/infant-er-flowchart
Because being cautious isn’t overreacting—and you’re never wasting anyone’s time by keeping your baby safe.
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