My son was fine this morning when he woke up then in no less than an hour he has a fever of 102.2, what could make this happen? I weaned him for day time breastfeeding over a week ago but today after his fever came out of nowhere he wanted to nurse could the breastmilk serve as a natural medicine as well.
2006-11-11 06:22:00 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs. Butler ♥2 B♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He has an infection of some sort - it could just be a viral cold or something more serious. A fever alone isn't an emergency. Give him tylenol or ibuprofen for the fever and watch for other symptoms.
And, breastfeed that baby as much as you can - the antibodies in it will help him fight the infection and keeping him well hydrated will also help fight the infection.
Hope he gets better soon.
2006-11-11 06:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's probably just getting the flu or maybe he's teething. No, breastmilk doesn't serve as a natural medicine. There's nothing in breastmilk that will lower his temp. He needs medicine, but depending on what is causing his fever I'm not sure what kind I would give him. Look for other symptoms of the flu or things like that and then decide from there. I hope he feels better :-)
2006-11-11 06:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A fever is a symptom of a larger problem, usually an infection of some sort. Anything over 100 is dangerous and needs to be reduced. Anything over 103 is EXTREMELY dangerous. could lead to death or brain damage.
YOUR BABY NEEDS A DOCTOR NOW!
Call your Doc NOW and ask him if it's ok to take Tylonol, you need that fever reduced.
2006-11-11 07:05:05 · answer #3 · answered by Manny 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many things, any infection will raise his temperature, as will most of the common childhood diseases, a cold and teething could also affect his temp. You can give him baby Ibuprofen (according to instructions on packaging) to lower his temp. A wet washcloth on his head will help cool him. If you are worried take him to see a doctor.
2006-11-11 06:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ear infection, strep, common cold, viruses....it's impossible to say without a physical exam. If you still have milk, nurse as much as possible. It's comforting and the antibodies will help him fight off whatever illness he seems to have caught. Good luck.
2006-11-11 07:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Gretch6 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably the same thing that gives adults a fever, an infection of some sorts.
2006-11-11 06:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He might be teething. If breastfeeding comforts him and you don't mind, go ahead and let him.
2006-11-11 06:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
TEETHING GROWING MAYBE
2006-11-11 09:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by Tiny T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋