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Body temperature?
This may win the "award" for daftest question but...
What's the normal boundaries for baby's temp? What's high and what's very high?
Had a really rough night with Spencer, he was sick everywhere and burning-up. Took his temp (under-arm cos he wouldn't have themometer in his mouth) and it was 38.4. Gave him some Calpol and undid his babygro and he cooled down. He's not been sick today but he still feels quite warm, haven't taken his temp cos I don't know what's right and what's not.
Any answers would be very appreciated
Liz x
What's the normal boundaries for baby's temp? What's high and what's very high?
Had a really rough night with Spencer, he was sick everywhere and burning-up. Took his temp (under-arm cos he wouldn't have themometer in his mouth) and it was 38.4. Gave him some Calpol and undid his babygro and he cooled down. He's not been sick today but he still feels quite warm, haven't taken his temp cos I don't know what's right and what's not.
Any answers would be very appreciated
Liz x
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Anything 1 degree above this is a mild rise but anything above 38 degress would be classed as a fever so your lo def has that.
I would take his temp again straight away and if it hasn't gone below 38 ring your doc or NHS Direct just to be sure.
I'm sure he'll be fine......judging by some of the posts on here there seems to be a few bugs going around xxx
[Modified by: ccbmommy on June 29, 2008 10:04 AM]
I didn't realise that it was bad, wish I'd have phoned NHS direct last night.
I'm off to take temp
Thanks once again x
Mine says that normal ranges by age is 0-2 years 36.4-38.0 C
If unsure though give NHS Direct a call.
xxx
I've heard that it's best to have an ear one - must invest in one soon!
He's napping again, all he wants to do is sleep bless him. He's eaten a little and drank a lot of water so I know he's getting better. Just hope he sleeps well tonight.
That's interesting about ear thermometers. I feel happier about using my underarm method now.
When my LO was poorly & I tried doing the underarm with my standard thermometer the nurse I spoke to on the phone at the docs said to get an ear one cuz they're more accurate - I suppose the problem with ear ones is that you have little covers that you are meant to change each time & if you don't there maybe a risk of infection etc.
Well I've spent ??40 on it so it's getting used! lol!
I bought a cheap forehead one from ASDA & that was a total waste of time - LO would wriggle too much to take a proper reading.
I don't fancy trying to take temp up his bum - not if I then need to take my temp! lol!
xxx
Just wondered why they are withdrawing the ear thermometers in hospitals?
Thanks
Also I have always been advised to use underarm thermometer and find this quite easy. Again if you take their temp regularily then even if its out by a bit you should still have a fairly accurate idea of how much its increased by.
[Modified by: MumDonna on June 30, 2008 08:16 PM]