I realize anal temprature is most accurate...do I add one or two degrees? Her temp is 102.5 (I'm nervous enuf to call dr.) but what do I tell him her temp is?? She will be two in a few weeks.
2006-09-08 06:22:21 · 8 answers · asked by johnsmom326 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Rectal you subtract one degree.
Underarm you add one degree.
ADDING:
BTW.....
102.5 (so 101.5 adjusted) is not a very high temperature for a 2 year old. Personally, I wouldn't even medicate for that unless the child was uncomfortable.
2006-09-08 06:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
102 is not that bad. Just give her infant tylenol, and give him lots of water, and/or diluted juice. If the fever has continued high for 2-3 days, take her in to check for infections.
2006-09-08 06:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moma2mingbu is right. What are you giving her to lower the temp.? Motrin works well in lowering high temps. Hope she feels better...
2006-09-08 06:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the doctor the tempature you got from the butt and he is educated enough to figure out the rest.
2006-09-08 06:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mariah&Lydias_Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well even if you add or subtract you need to go see a dr.
2006-09-08 06:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by chan_sweet91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the child to urgent care. Better safe than sorry.
2006-09-08 06:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dont panic...just use a baby motrin...it always works the best. help her relax and sleep. rest will help
2006-09-08 17:28:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff L. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rectal you subtract
underarm you add
2006-09-08 06:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by MamiMe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋