2007-09-03 17:20:38 · 11 answers · asked by Mami of 2boys & 1 on da way:) 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Your baby's normal body temperature varies from 97 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (36 to 37.8 degrees Celsius). Her daily temperature can fluctuate by one to one and one-half degrees above and below normal. Generally, a rectal temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) in the morning, or over 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.8 degrees Celsius) in the afternoon, indicates a fever. Her forehead feels hot, her breathing is faster with hot breath, and she may sweat. Rectal thermometers are most accurate for determining your baby's temperature. (See page 598 in The Baby Book for temperature-taking methods.)
To reduce her temperature, give acetaminophen, remove some or all of her clothing, give her a lukewarm bath, give fluids, and liquid food. (See pages 603 and 604 in The Baby Book for more information on acetaminophen.) Keep her cool, but not so cold she shivers. Shivering raises her temperature
2007-09-03 17:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! Some babies get a fever when teething, but it is usually mild - less than 101. If she doesn't have any other symptoms right now, it could be Roseola. Our daughter went through that a few weeks ago and it is really going around this summer. She seemed like she was just teething and I could see the tooth pushing through, but the fever just kept climbing and was very persistant. No other symptoms, other than lack of appetite and irritability. After a few days, the fever broke and then she got the tell-tale pink rash on her chest, neck, and back.
I would definitely call your pediatrician about a 103.4 fever. Do you have an advice nurse to call? Maybe the baby can be seen tomorrow? Also, when she was sick, my baby like drinking cool water and she felt great after a lukewarm bath. Good luck and I hope your baby feels better soon!
2007-09-03 17:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel Sunnyvale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son's doctor said 99-100 is normal while teething and anything over 101 needs to be treated by a doctor.
2007-09-03 17:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side go to the doctor and let him check your baby out. Some times if a child is a little sick and they get their shots they can become really sick. A good rule of thumb is if in doubt ask the doctor. There isn't any such thing as being to careful when it comes to the care of your child Good luck. Also you may want to call a dentist and ask about his baby teeth there may be something wrong, that the dentist can repair to relieve some of his pain. If he cries when you leave him it is because he isn't feeling well. good luck and go to the doc.
2016-03-17 23:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, try giving children's paracetamol (if over 1 month) or ibuprofen (if over 6 months old). Remove as much clothing as possible (theirs not yours) and try to get them to drink lots of water. Sponge down with a damp flannel. If temperature not dropping within an hour get them to a doctor fast. My son had similar problem at 9 weeks and we ended up in hospital with him for a week with bronchiolitis.
2007-09-03 17:26:09 · answer #5 · answered by the man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't just brush off a fever as teething, especially one that high...teething may cause a little one's temperature to spike a degree or two, not that high though. Especially if baby seems ill (lethargic, not himself, etc.), you should really seek immediate medical advice.
2007-09-03 17:28:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fever isn't actually a symptom of teething, so you should be taking your baby to the doctor because that is a high temperature.
2007-09-03 17:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by mitchell 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, that is almost certainly a sign of a bacterial or viral infection. You should take your baby to the doctor as soon as possible. No need to panic or run to the ER unless it hits 104, but she probably should be looked at.
2007-09-04 03:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try tylenol or motrin for babies, if in 1/2 hour it doesn't start to come down, take him/her to the emergency room. It is high, and 104 is very dangerous for a baby.
2007-09-03 17:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sons ped. said that at 101.0 i should have him in the doctors/urgent care/emergency room. i should NEVER let it get past there without going to the doctors. I would call your nearest urgent care and ask, i bet they will tell you to come in because my 3 months old wasnt even at 101 yet, it was around 100.8 and they had us come in and stay until it went down. give your baby a cool bath and ask the doctors how much infant tylenol.
2007-09-03 17:28:03 · answer #10 · answered by shorty42389 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋