Infant Weight Checks & Bilirubin (Jaundice) Checks in Spokane, WA

Newborns sometimes need close follow-up after leaving the hospital, especially for feeding, weight gain, and jaundice concerns. Spokane Pediatric Urgent Care offers infant weight checks and bilirubin checks for families in North Spokane near the Y and across the greater Spokane area.

Early follow-up visits can help parents feel more confident during the first days and weeks at home. Weight checks and bilirubin monitoring allow us to see how your baby is feeding, gaining weight, and whether jaundice levels are staying in a safe range or need closer attention.

Our infant follow-up visits focus on how your baby is growing, feeding, and recovering after birth. During these visits we check your baby’s weight, look for signs of jaundice, and arrange bilirubin testing when needed to monitor levels over time.

At these visits, we may:

• Check your baby’s weight and compare to previous values

• Review feeding patterns, wet diapers, and stool output

• Look for jaundice on the skin and eyes

• Arrange bilirubin testing (blood or transcutaneous) when indicated

• Discuss whether follow-up or additional evaluation is needed

Parents are often asked to schedule follow-up visits after birth, especially when babies are early, had higher bilirubin levels in the hospital, or are breastfeeding and need close weight monitoring. You can also schedule a visit any time you are worried about jaundice, weight gain, or how feeding is going at home.

Consider an infant visit if:

• You were told your baby should have a follow-up bilirubin or weight check

• Your baby looks more yellow than before, especially on the chest, abdomen, or legs

• You are worried about poor feeding, few wet diapers, or limited stool output

• Your baby seems very sleepy and is hard to wake for feeds

• You have questions about whether jaundice is improving or needs more monitoring

Some newborn symptoms should be evaluated urgently in an emergency department or by your baby’s primary hospital team. Very young infants with poor feeding, concerning jaundice, or signs of illness may need higher-level testing and treatment.

Seek emergency care or follow hospital instructions immediately if:

• Your baby is very difficult to wake or not feeding

• You notice decreased wet diapers or signs of dehydration

• Jaundice appears within the first 24 hours of life or is rapidly worsening

• Your baby has fever, trouble breathing, or seems seriously ill

• You were told at discharge to return urgently if certain bilirubin levels or symptoms appear

At your visit, we will review your baby’s birth history, feeding plan, and any instructions you received from the hospital or pediatrician. We will weigh your baby, assess for jaundice and overall hydration, and order bilirubin testing if needed to understand how levels are changing over time.

• Check weight and growth pattern

• Assess color, jaundice, and hydration

• Discuss feeding, pumping, or supplementation questions

• Arrange lab or transcutaneous bilirubin measurement if appropriate

• Provide clear follow-up plan and when to seek urgent care

Families appreciate having a pediatric urgent care option for infant follow-up when primary offices are full or closed. Spokane Pediatric Urgent Care provides same-day infant weight and jaundice checks in North Spokane near the Y, helping parents monitor their newborn’s progress between scheduled pediatric visits.

• Pediatric-focused team familiar with newborn jaundice and early weight changes

• Same-day visits for infant weight checks and bilirubin monitoring when needed

• Convenient North Spokane location serving the greater Spokane area.

Schedule an infant weight check or bilirubin (jaundice) follow-up at Spokane Pediatric Urgent Care in Spokane, WA. Our North Spokane clinic near the Y supports newborn families across the greater Spokane area.