7 month old baby with fever?

Question

His fever started yesterday after noon out of no where he just started shaking like if he was really cold. He's temperature right now is 102.7 . I did call the doctor and he told me to give him Motrin. What else can I do to help my little one feel better?

Answer 1

Just hold him close, sing to him, and keep a close watch on his temperature - warm him with cozy blankets when he needs it, and keep him cool when he needs that. Best of luck to you - poor thing!

Answer 2

With a fever that high I would of took him to the ER. You can also alternate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 hours give him 1 then the other in 4 hours if that don't work give him awarm bath dont keep him cover all the time or his fever wont go down at all if I was you I would just take him to the ER if a fever goes to high on a child they can have a seizure My little girl did that.

Answer 3

102.7 is HIGH for a 7mo. old. If his fever didn't come down with the Motrin...GO TO THE DR OR ER! If it comes down, make sure he is still having wet diapers, if he is not drinking or having wet diapers, he could end up dehydrated quick! High temps are nothing to fool around with or wait on...if it doesn't come down, get medical help!! The "bath" method is not a bad idea, BUT!!, sometimes it can backfire, reducing the temp through a bath can cause the temp to go down, but after, the temp may spike rather quickly and could cause some serious problems....If in doubt..go to the hospital! High temps are there for a reason (something is wrong) if he doesn't have other symptoms (runny nose, cough, etc.) it is very possible that there is an underlying issue (my daughter had a bladder infection and 103 temp at 4mo and was hospitalized) FOR REAL....if it doesn't come down with in an hour of giving the Motrin...take him to a medical professional for evaluation....an infants temp should NEVER get over 103 or even close to 104 that's just asking for damage or death to occur! I don't want to sound scary, but you need to watch him closely! (oh ya, that first guy who said that morbid **** is an ***)
GOOD LUCK and remember trust your gut....when in doubt get medical help!!! (p.s. I'm a RN student)

Answer 4

Continue to talk to your pediatrician. With a high fever like that for a long period of time, baby's can have febrile seizures (also known as fever seizures). Talk to you doctor about this. If you are not getting satisfaction form the doctor, consider the ER.

Answer 5

With medication, his fever should stay down and he should be comfortable, you'll know when it begins to wear off. Lot's of hugs if he's wanting that, nice music, a fun movie, or stories. Keep him warm but not too warm and he may like a cool damp washcloth on his forehead. He also may sleep, my kids sleep way more than normal when sick with fevers, especially this young.

Answer 6

Motrin is great advice. Just keep him warm and dry and if that fever doesn't come down within a day or so I'd take him to the ER.

Answer 7

When my son has a fever I usually put cold compress on him. Tylenol is pretty good too. Maybe the baby's teething?

Answer 8

play with him, sing to him, put on some barney or favorite tv show, put a cold facecloth on his forehead, change the facecloth frequently with cold water, and cook some yummy food! =]

ps...hope your little one feels better! =]

Answer 9

Comfort him & keep track of his temperature. I'm surprised you didn't have to take him to the doctors or emergency room.

Answer 10

i would take him to see the doctor with a temp that high, get him looked at. just to be on the safe side if not anything else.