I check for fever with a baby digital thermometer and its normal. why is just her head warm? she is fine otherwise (like eating, toilet habits, playing and sleeping)
2006-06-29 23:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by noogney 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
We release a lot of heat through the head, which is why a good hat is so effective in the winter.
If you're concerned, take her to the doctor just in case. But don't panic. :)
2006-06-29 23:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by JStrat 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the cause but my son's was the same way. My mom would sometimes refer to him as "a little hothead" Whenever I'd feel the center of his forehead (to check for fever) it would be fine, but the rest of his head was pretty hot. He's 1 1/2 now and it's not as dramatic a difference anymore.
If you can think of it, ask your pediatrician just so you can know the official reasons. I'm guessing it's just that we lose heat from our heads though.
2006-06-30 02:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Z_Berg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a baby is born, there are 3 plates in their head. These plates take time to fuse together. In the mean time this is the way a baby can release excess body tempreture. Where the plates meet is the easeist place for the heat to excape.
2006-06-29 23:59:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know that 90 some percent of our body eat is emmited through our heads if you take her temp and its saying shes fine then that would most likly be the cause if she starts acting different or you have any more concerns I would consult a physician
2006-06-29 23:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Gh0stmedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most body heat is lost through the top of your head. If you're worried call your pediatrician.
2006-06-29 23:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it is normal we used to believe babies breath with the top of their heads it shows heart beat is normal and blood is flowing to the brain.
2006-06-29 23:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋