Table 1.

Danger signs for neonatal illness used in Newhints

Assessment	Danger sign
Ask:
How is the baby feeding?	Baby not breastfeeding well since birth or stopped breastfeeding
History of convulsion or fits since birth.	Baby having convulsed of fitted since birth and not treated in a health facility.
Check for:
Chest movements	Baby having lower chest indrawing on inspiration
Palms and soles of the feet	Baby having yellow palms and soles
Lethargy/failure to move	Baby very weak and not moving at all or only moving when stimulated
Local infections	Baby having reddening around the umbilicus or pus discharging from the stump, skin pustules or purulent discharge from the eyes.
Measure:
Breathing rate	Baby breathing too fast: 60 breaths or more per minute validated by a 2nd count
Temperature	Baby having fever: axillary temperature of 37.5°C or more OR Baby too cold: axillary temperature of 35.4°C or less
Weight	Birthweight <1.5 kg (in Red zone)