is a 101.5 fever too high for a 1 year 6 months old toddler??

Answer 1

Our older daughter gets high fevers at the drop of a hat, and occasionally has febrile seizures, so we know a lot about fever...

Our pediatrician says that, in kids over 6 months, you don't even have to treat a fever under 102 unless your child is prone to seizures or seems very uncomfortable. Fever is the body's way of fighting infection, and it's best to just let it run its course.

Over 102 (which is still not considered a high fever), you should give Tylenol or Motrin (which works better to control fever and lasts longer). Dress your child in light layers so you can strip him down when he's boiling hot or add a little if he's chilled. Offer lots of water, popsicles, Jell-o, soup--anything to keep him hydrated. And baths help: you don't want to induce shivering, though, so give a warm (not cool!) bath just a few inches deep, and make sure to wet his head. Over 102, call the doctor in the morning, but you can easily manage the fever at home until then.

If it's over 105, call the on-call pediatrician for instructions. They may tell you to give a larger dose of Tylenol/Motrin, or to give both together and then alternate them until the fever is controlled.

Fever under 106 does no damage to a child's brain, and most fever can be safely treated at home.

You do NOT need the ER, and, in fact, you'll be hauling a kid whose immune system is already working overtime into an environment where he'll be exposed to all kinds of other bugs.

High fever (104-105) is extremely common with viral infections, so there's usually not much that a doctor can do that you can't do at home.

Of course, if there is significant vomiting, pain, diarrhea, stiffness of the neck, or serious and obvious dehydration, or seizure, then all bets are off and you should call the on-call pediatrican for instructions immediately.

And febrile seizure, while scary, is not medically serious.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Fever In 1 Year Old

Answer 3

Don't be so concerned with the number on the theromometer. Look at your child. Is he happy? Playing? Running around the house like someone wound him up? Then chances are, he's relatively okay.

Is he laying on the couch like a wet noodle, physically unable to do anything? (there's a difference between not being able to do anything like sit up or play, and not wanting to sit up or play.) If he complaining or acting like he's in pain? THAT is when you worry.

Some kids run higher fevers when they've got a minor illness - that's just normal for them. There's some children that when they run a fever over 100, you'd think they were on their deathbeds. Again - normal for them.

Fever is our friend. It's the body's first line of defense against an invader like a virus. (pain is usually secondary) A fever over 105 degrees itself is dangerous. 103-104 is uncomfortable. 101-102 is beneficial. There's no need to supress a fever just for the sake of surpressing it - only give something if your child is uncomfortable. (Don't alternate Tylenol or Motrin unless directed by your doctor - the risk of overdosing is high.) Otherwise, dress him lightweight and give him LOTS to drink. If he doesn't want to eat, don't force him, but he MUST drink. (Ice pops, soup, and jello count as drinks!)

If there's no other symptoms, other than the lowgrade fever, it's okay to wait it out - you can let it go up to 5 days. If he's not urinating or refuses to drink or acts like he's in pain, he needs to see the doctor ASAP.

Answer 4

Call your pediatrician. My 10 month old son had a temp of 101.5 all day yesterday. My doc said to give him Motrin every 6 hours (Tylenol every 4 if that's what you prefer) and the fever should not last more than 3 days. Also, if it reaches 102.5, then take him in. But CALL your pediatrician FIRST before doing anything. It may save you a trip to the ER.

Answer 5

no, that's what the Doctor and nurses would call a mild fever, give some Tylenol and a cool bath to bring the temp down and check it again in an hour, if its not reduced by that time then call your on call doctor and ask what should be done, Most likely you'll then be sent to the hospital. But don't panic, its really not that high. Just keep him/her comfortable during that hour and try to give plenty of water, no milk or anything sugary

Answer 6

No that is jsut a mild/low fever. Technically they don't even define a fever as a fever anymore until it reaches 100 degrees. Fevers are the bodies natural way of fighting off sickness. The body heats itself up and the germs cannot live in that temperture.
101 is a fever but its not high, generally it is suggested to take your baby to the hosptial is their fever is 103 or above.

Just make sure she is getting plenty of fluids so she/he doesn't get deyhrated. That is usually the biggest concern with sickness or try pedialyte or even pedialyte ice pops.

Answer 7

First things first - babies tend to run higher fevers than adults or older children without the repercussions being as severe. So don't WORRY yourself all night but do look into it and keep an eye on him/her.You know when something is wrong with your child by the way they look and act. DO NOT EVER hesitate to take them to the doctor if you feel the need. And make sure they are not in a sleeper that will trap heat like flannel or fleece. Put them in light cotton with a light blanket so they don't get cold but the amount of heat trapped will be minimal. If the temp gets higher you can sponge their body with luke warm water patting dry each section as you go and keeping them moderately covered so that they don't get a chill, which will make them shiver, which produces more heat.
AGAIN- DO NOT HESITATE TO TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE THAT GUT FEELING THAT YOU NEED TO TAKE THEM. Money is no object w/ your kids health and the doctor will certainly not think you are stupid. If they make you feel that way switch pediatricians!

Answer 8

When your child has a fever, it means their body is fighting an infection. If your child's fever gets too high—over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, or if they show signs of discomfort—it's time to bring it down. If your child's fever lasts more than 72 hours or climbs above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, call your pediatrician. You should also consult a doctor if your child's fever is accompanied by other major symptoms like pain, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, difficulty breathing, or a severe headache.
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Answer 9

Acceptable normal temps. for children ages newborn to 3 yrs. old is 97-100.degrees. Anything over that is considered high. My 3 year old had been running a 101.5 fever with a stuffy nose for 2 days, then one day he started vomiting along with it...i took him to the doctor and turns out he had fluid in his ears, a.k.a ear infection. So, on antibiotics he went! Usually, a fever over 101 indicates your child is fighting something.

Answer 10

Try motrin then 2-4 hours later give tylenol .. Another thing we do is take a cool wash cloth on our kids bellies and one on their foreheads. Then I would check their temp every hour until I saw it drop to at least 99.9

If this doesn't fight the fever and it gets higher then I would for sure call the emergency room and/or doctors office they will have a 24 hour answer service.