how high can a toddlers fever get if she is cutting teeth?

Answer 1

Fevers and teething have nothing to do with one another. If she has a fever, she has an infection of some sort, or is fighting a virus. You can look it up in any parenting book, fevers and teething are two seperate things entirely. Good Luck

Answer 2

103-105 degree fever seems very high to me! A low grade fever may not necessarily be unusual. You should see your pediatrician because there may be some other cause for your childs fever. Fevers, especially that high, usually indicate some type of infection.

Eruption of baby teeth can be accompanied by a variety of local disturbances. The gum tissue can appear somewhat "overgrown" or bulbous. There can also be excess salivation. Sometimes, redness may occur in the skin of the cheek next to the erupting tooth, possibly accompanied by a rash. The back teeth are more likely to cause problems than the front teeth.

Babies that are teething seem to want to bite hard objects like teething rings. To ease the discomfort, a parent can use products such as Baby Anbesol or even a little mouthwash, such as Scope or Cepacol, on a Q-tip. Do not use mouthwash after the teeth have erupted because they often contain sugar. If the baby has trouble sleeping, you might check with your dentist or pediatrician about using baby Tylenol or some other pain killer or sedative to help all involved parties get a good night's sleep

Answer 3

Fevers are a sign of infection. A low grade fever (no more than one point) is normal for teething. Anything higher than 100 degrees and you should take him/her to the doctor. Try putting baby ambisol on the gum area for relief.

Answer 4

My son just cut two teeth, fast, and ran a fever of 103.8. No other symptoms...fever went away when he got the teeth....Ibuprofen and acetemetofin are good if the child is miserable...I live by Hylands homeopathic teething tablets...they work! And, btw, NeVER give ambesol or orajel...it toughens the gums and makes it worse in the long run.

Answer 5

My daughter's hit 101 when she was teething. We took her in to the doctor because she was tugging her ears and had a fever and although those aren't her usual symptoms of ear infection (which she has almost monthly) we were still concerned. Her pediatrician said that it was just teething and that her ears and nose were clear. It didn't last more than a day. If you're concerned take your daughter to a doctor. It's always better to be safe.

Answer 6

It could get to the 100's...just rotate tylenol and motrin!!!