I called his Pediatrician and she said to keep and eye on it. His fever is around 100.4
2006-08-01 20:40:55 · 16 answers · asked by KimG 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I have given him tylenol and it has helped with the fever. He is sleeping a lot, a little fussy. I've been putting cold compresses on his legs for comfort. His fontanel is just slightly bulged, not that noticable unless you are a paranoid mommy I guess. He is nursing well, so he's not dehydrated. I'm just worried about my little guy. There's so much conflicting stuff out there about vaccine safety/reactions.
2006-08-01 21:42:33 · update #1
its pretty normal for a fever, as for the fontanel, it is possible. that fever is nothing to worry about and i bet that the head will be ok very soon.. good mommy for calling the doc!
Just keep baby under your watchfull eye and i am sure he will be ok.
--mommy to 4
2006-08-01 20:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by rcsanandreas 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on what you are calling swollen. My kids all had their fontanels push upward a bit so it looked a little like a tiny dome, but it was still soft so the doc said no prob and it went down usually by a week. Only two of my kids got fevers with their vaccinations, but one got really high fevers and even the Tylenol trick didn't work. I was so glad to see the end of infant shots. Don't worry so much. You are doing a great job. Vigilence is key in this type of situation and it seems you've got it covered. Good Luck
2006-08-01 21:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by experiencedmotherof4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fever after vaccinations is popular, but as for the fontanel, i have never heard of this happening before. I would be taking your baby to a doctor and getting a second opinion. Good Luck.
2006-08-01 20:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by ღFëëZaღ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal to have a fever but I am not sure about the swollen fontanel because my kids never did that.
In the future give your baby Tylenol about 30 minutes before their check ups when they are getting shots so you lessen the fever issue. Always worked for me.
Take him back to the doctor if you still have concerns.
2006-08-01 20:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A swollen fontanel (bulging up) is a sign of too much fluid - is it swollen or sunken in? (sign of dehydration). The fever is not a huge issue. Is there any change in his behaviour that is concerning you?
If in doubt, trust your instincts and take him in to emerg - you know him better than anyone else.
2006-08-01 21:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Susan M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i comprehend that the 4 month vaccines have been particulary hard on my son. He became better cranky and sleepy for the subsequent 2 days. i think of as long through fact the fever continues to be low, there is no longer something to difficulty approximately. If he starts getting a greater advantageous fever even however he's getting his tylenol, call the surgeon.
2016-10-01 09:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some cold water on a cloth at the area were it has the vaccine for at least two to five Min's.Then put on warm water on the area of the vaccine for a minute. After that it will just give him or her 1/4 of Tylenol for the fever.some times it is normal.
2006-08-01 20:59:37 · answer #7 · answered by lizzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring him to the doctor immediately, they told me to make sure if his fontanel is swollen or he gets a fever to bring him right in so I would think a combination of the two you should act immediately
2006-08-02 08:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Heather H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes this IS normal. Give the baby some fever reducers. If it does not go away within 24 hours of the fever start time, Id check in at the hospital.
2006-08-01 20:45:26 · answer #9 · answered by Porsha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have had 4 children and if i was you i would take the baby to a/e just to be on the safe side.a swollen fontanel sometimes can mean dehydration.
2006-08-01 20:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by sparkle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋