2006-08-06 14:04:46 · 17 answers · asked by disco 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
trust your instincts, you know your child better than anyone.
2006-08-06 14:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People are supposed to feel warm to the touch - that's how you know that they're alive.
But - if a child feels warmer than normal, take their temperature. I prefer one of those ear thermometers - doesn't have to go anywhere that's not too uncomfortable for either the giver or the receiver.
If the child has a body temp of 99 or above, give some tylenol. Dosage directions are on the box, if you're not sure it's ok to give the pediatrician a call and ask. If the child has a temp over 101, it is a sign of a virus and it's best to alternate tylenol with motrin. If fever continues over 2 days, or signs of dehydration is seen, an appointment is necessary. Remember, motrin is every 6-8 hrs, yet tylenol is 4 hours. If the temp is 103-104, a doctor appointment is necessary. If temp is greater than 104, you'll need to take the child to the emergency room.
2006-08-06 21:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your child feels warm to the touch, take the child's temperature because it could possibly be a fever. If it is a fever don't hesitate to call your doctor or to take your child to the E.R. Just about a week ago my daughter was feeling very warm but I didn't think much of it so I took her outside to our swimming pool in the backyard to play. She was fine and all of a sudden my daughter looked as though she didn't recognize me and wouldn't respond to anything I said to her and she started going into convulsions. This scared me so much because all she did was stare at me. We immediately took her to the E.R. and my daughter was diagnosed with a febrile seizure. The doctors told me to give her Motrin and Tylenol to help the fever go down and three days later she was back to her playful self. So do what your instincts tell you to do and don't be afraid to take every precaution even if it means taking your child to the E.R. to see what's wrong. Good Luck, I hope this helps you.
2006-08-06 21:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by s3xy_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your lips on their forehead, I know sounds weird. But it works and this has been taught to me even in school.
If it is consistent, even being indoors and out of the heat. Then it's a fever for sure. And then take a temp to see the degree to decide if it's serious.
Another thing that's important....if it is a fever and a lower grade one(by that I mean, not above 102.9), then let it RUN ITS COURSE(unless there are other midcal problems already, ect.).
Parents are so quick to rush their kids in with fevers. That is the bodies way of ridding of pathogens, its normal and you dont want to stop the fever from happening. Give it some time, if it doesnt go away in a small amount of time, then worry.
2006-08-06 21:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by Kimberlynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check temp first. Under arm works good on small children. If it is 98.6 you add a degree for under arm. If it is an oral temp it is what it says. If the child has a temp. give tylonal before taking to ER. Give a warm bath. If temp still does not go down in two hours give childrens motrin. Then if it does not go down call doc. Good Luck!
2006-08-06 21:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by flowersandhearts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool with a damp cloth, rest in a quiet room. Remove any extra clothing.
Take their temperature once per hour.
Give childrens paracetamol - make sure it tastes nice! Some taste awful and the child wont take it.
2006-08-06 21:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by SmokeyGun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always check my kids temp that way. I hardly use a themometer
sometimes they r extremely hot sometimes they are not. It depends on how hot they felt and if they had been very active pryor to taking the temp. If they are not to hot I migh just give them a cool bath or wash them done with a cool cloth
2006-08-06 23:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by baby blue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what time of day they felt warm. If it's after a nap I would do nothing, body temprature rises in chldren when they are asleep.
2006-08-10 04:24:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, warm isnt really a concern, its hot or cold u have to worry about. if ur not sure about his temperature, get out a thermometer and check the temperature. im pretty sure its nothing to worry about.
2006-08-06 21:22:06 · answer #9 · answered by thatweirdchick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take their temperature and observe how the child was acting. If she or he had a temperature and wasn't acting like themselves I would call the peditrician.
2006-08-06 21:14:06 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF they felt WARM and were acting fine, probably nothing.
If they felt HOT or were acting unwell, I'd take their temp.
2006-08-06 21:45:21 · answer #11 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋