Medically reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Reddy T — MBBS, DNB Pediatrics, IDPCCM, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Intensivist, Tiny Totz Kids Clinic.
Narsingi is a young, fast-growing residential area, and a lot of first-time parents here are working through the same handful of newborn concerns in the first few weeks — jaundice, feeding, sleep, and crying that doesn't seem to stop. None of these are automatically serious, but it helps to know what's genuinely worth a call.
Mild jaundice in the first week is common and often resolves on its own, but it needs proper monitoring — particularly if it appears in the first 24 hours, spreads beyond the face and chest, or persists beyond two weeks.
It's normal for feeding to take some working out in the first weeks. Signs worth checking rather than assuming will resolve on their own include poor weight gain, very few wet nappies, or a baby who seems consistently unsettled after feeds.
Persistent, inconsolable crying — especially in the evenings — is often colic, which is uncomfortable but not dangerous. A baby who's difficult to wake, unusually floppy, or crying in a way that sounds different from their normal cry is worth a proper check.
Tiny Totz Kids Clinic, a short drive from Narsingi in Puppalaguda, runs evening OPD (6–9 PM, Mon–Sat) with Dr. Shilpa Reddy T, whose IDPCCM training includes particular depth in newborn assessment.
1. How much jaundice is too much?
A: Jaundice appearing in the first 24 hours, spreading to the arms and legs, or lasting beyond two weeks is worth a prompt check rather than waiting to see if it clears on its own.
2. My baby cries a lot in the evenings — is that colic?
A: Persistent evening crying that's otherwise not accompanied by fever, feeding refusal, or other concerning signs is often colic, which is uncomfortable but not dangerous. If you're unsure, it's worth getting checked rather than assuming.
3. When should my newborn have their first check-up?
A: Typically within the first week after birth, with follow-up visits scheduled based on your baby's specific needs.
Ready to book a consultation? Call or WhatsApp +91 7815933120 to schedule an evening appointment with Dr. Shilpa Reddy at Tiny Totz Kids Clinic, Puppalaguda. OPD hours: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
Tiny Totz Kids Clinic is a paediatric evening clinic at 2nd Floor, C Block, DNS Business Hub, Puppalaguda, Hyderabad – 500089, led by Dr. Shilpa Reddy T (MBBS, DNB Pediatrics, IDPCCM), Consultant Paediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist. The clinic serves families from Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Lanco Hills, Khajaguda, Langer House, Narsingi, Kokapet, Financial District, Nanakramguda. OPD hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Phone & WhatsApp: +91 7815933120.