My baby's temperature is.. below normal?

Question

Ok, this is strange. The last few weeks my baby has been always fussy....colic stage...so I have been in the habit of taking her temp alot just incase she is fussing for something else. Always its in the normal range 36.4 to -38 degrees celius or 97.5 to 100.4 degrees fahrenheit for a baby 0-2 months. (she is just over two months but the next bracket in my booklet for temps says 3-10 months and because she is not yet 3months I'm still looking at the first bracket.
She has always been in the normal range but today... she was below...not by much. I have a laser digital thermometer that you take in the ear and today I tool it 3 times, and it was 35.6, 35.7, 35.8 ok, its a fraction below normal but here is the thing. Why below? I am living in the middle of a heat wave here in Greece! And also her normal temp history is a degree above those readings.
Ok, new mum here, we're always paranoid... tell me this is ok?

Ok forgot to mention that I've been nursing her with a cold..

Answer 1

I just wanted to ask the same question, so thanks.
My baby's temperature has been the same, and she's teething, so maybe this is why.
Also, I'm in Greece as well, and because of the heat wave, we have the airconditioning on all the time. I read just recently that babies can't regulate their temperature like we can. Their temp drops when they're a little cold. So it could be the airconditioning. She should be okay if she's not cranky and looks happy and everything, but why don't you call the doctor just to put your mind at ease.
My baby seems fine otherwise, but I 'll just call the doc to make sure. Also my temperature has always been less than normal too, so maybe it depends on the person.

Oh, and you can still nurse your baby with a cold. In fact it's the best thing you can do, so she won't get sick. Even if she does get the cold, she 'll recover way quicker than if you weren't nursing.

Answer 2

Temperature depends on the type of thermometer you use. Oral is accurate, under the arm...add a degree, rectal...subtract a degree. Many people's temperatures are now below 98.6. If you are concerned, consult your baby's doctor or call the ER and chat with them.

Answer 3

For all of my life my temperature has run as much as 2 degrees below normal. If it gets to 98.6 I am usually sick. So this is an insignificant amount that you are worried about.

We are all individuals and our bodies are like furnaces and run hot and cold as required. The fact that you have a cold could be some of the cause.

Have you considered the fact that she is in the process of building teeth, so her body is probably burning energy doing that. Teething usually begins at around three months. Ouch!

I am guessing this is your first baby, after this one you will worry less over the minutia.

Good luck and happy baby.

Answer 4

Depending on where you take her temperature, different types of thermometers read differently.

The most accurate reading will be rectally with a mercury-type thermometer.

If you're using digital and placing it under your infant's arm, add 1 degree Fahrenheit (I'm in the USA).

I'm guessing that your infant is fine. Cover her with a blanket. But if you're ever in doubt, call your baby's doctor or speak to a nurse in the office. He or she will reassure you.

Answer 5

Some kids temps go up when they are sick, and some go down. If she shows no other signs, it could just be teething. Is she drooling a lot?

and nursing her whether you have a cold or she has a cold won't hurt and is fine and actually great for her either way.

Answer 6

It's fine, you are just freaking out! Anything a degree below or above is still normal! Leave your poor baby alone, she's fine!

Answer 7

well if its below normal ,,r u sure u dont have air condition?//and if not ,,i think u should get her thyroid profile,,,,hypothermia is indicative of hypothyroidism,,,let your paeditrician see her

Answer 8

call the doctor