My Daughter feels really hot so i took her temperature from her armpit but i dont know what the average temperature for a toddler is.
Does anyone know?
2007-11-11 05:54:14 · 13 answers · asked by Kylie 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
armpit - 97.6
rectal - 99.6
Same as an adult.
If the rectal is over 102, treat the fever.
2007-11-11 05:57:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just like an adult, 98.6. One degree up or down is nothing to worry about. Also, the armpit temperature is usually a little cooler than the actual temperature. A temp of 101, I would start doing a cooling bath and give her some Tylenol. If it's higher, call the doctor for advise.
2007-11-11 05:58:41 · answer #2 · answered by Precious 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
103 and up go to a DR. If they have a deep croopy cough go to a DR (and lie about temp) if they cry when eating go to a DR ( and lie about temp) if not peeing go to DR no nead to lie if vomiting exsesivly go to DR no nead to lie.
I say lie about temp becouse the DR wont see unless the temp is 103 or over. MoMMys know when our baby's are real sick and some DRs don't belive this. I have had to lie 4 times for my babys and found out 1 flue 2 strep 3 croup 4 strep. So you see they neaded the DR but they didn't run hot enough. So I lied.
2007-11-11 06:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Fary 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
35-36.5 is about average on a digital thermometer under the armpit if unsure contact your doctor/health visitor for some advise, & give her a 5ml of calpol every 4 hours to keep the temp down
2007-11-11 22:08:45 · answer #4 · answered by natz2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average is 98.6.....call the Dr for anything over 100.4....I'm not 100% sure because I can't remember when the cut-off is....I know that around 2 (maybe older) a fever is anything over 102.
And arm pit temps aren't super accurate because regular body heat can cause the thermometer to misread. So....when you call the Dr...make sure you tell them that it was taken axillary.
Good luck.
2007-11-11 06:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get them something creative that can be played with in a variety of different ways and not just have one function or a toy that does everything for you - they soon lose their novelty. Things like blocks, puzzles, transport vehicles, people/animal figurines, art materials, musical instruments, books, and outdoor play toys are all good choices and encourage skill development. (Mum of two toddlers aged 1 and 2 and former preschool teacher)
2016-04-03 07:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Janet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never start a cooling bath without the advice from your doctor; the cool water will make her body's internal thermostat turn on to keep her warm, forcing her temperature even higher. Cooling baths are bad advice left over from our grandparents limited knowledge of medical treatment.
2007-11-11 06:04:53 · answer #7 · answered by Chow Doctor 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well in degrius celcius it should not be above 38.2 because thats already a fever . she still quite young so maby cool her down with a cold shower . that usually does the trick. also give her more vitamins . if you think a fevr is developing bring her to a doctor ( asap )
hope this helps
2007-11-11 19:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
97.6 to 99.6, axillary (armpit); rectal, a bit higher. Always take her temp before you call the doctor so you can answer the inevitable question.
2007-11-11 06:17:51 · answer #9 · answered by Sheila T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's 98.6. You shoud do a rectal temp on a child that small to get a more accurate reading.
2007-11-11 05:57:59 · answer #10 · answered by Mommafig 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋