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Contents
- What temperature should a 11 month old be?
- When should I take my 11 month old to the ER for a fever?
- How can I tell if my baby has a fever?
- Is forehead thermometer accurate for babies?
- Do you need a special thermometer for baby?
- How accurate is armpit temperature on babies?
- Is underarm temp accurate?
- Is armpit temperature accurate for toddlers?
- Why is baby’s head hot during fever?
- Why do fever spike at night?
- Is a temperature of 37.5 in a baby high?
- Is 37.7 a fever in a child?
- What temp should I take child to hospital?
- What is a normal temperature for a child taken on forehead?
What temperature should a 11 month old be?
The rectal temp. is just an average. A low in the morning is usually 98.6 F. A high of 100.3 F (37.9 C) can be reached late in the day. This is not unusual.
When should I take my 11 month old to the ER for a fever?
If your child has a rectal temperature of 100.4F (37C) or higher, you should go to the emergency room. Is 3 to 12 months old and has a high temperature of more than 40C. Is under 2 years old and has a high temperature that lasts for more than 48 hours.
How can I tell if my baby has a fever?
The mercury should go below 36C (98.6F) if you shake it. Under your child’s tongue is where the tip of the thermometer should be placed. When your child’s mouth is shut, put the thermometer in place for a few minutes. If you want to read the temperature, you need to remove the thermometer.
Is forehead thermometer accurate for babies?
Temporal artery thermometry is considered to be very accurate. It doesn’t cause as much pain and is less upsetting to a newborn. The temperature of the blood flowing through the temporal arteries is measured by it.
Do you need a special thermometer for baby?
If you have a newborn, you may want to start with a rectal temperature and then use a forehead or ear temperature as the baby grows. The rectal thermometer can be used as a backup if you question a reading. You can choose between rectal, axillary, or tympanic for older infants and toddlers.
How accurate is armpit temperature on babies?
The armpit method isn’t as accurate as a rectal temperature when it comes to newborn and young children. Take a rectal measurement if the axillary temperature doesn’t show a sick child. It’s a good idea to use an oral and rectal thermometer.
Is underarm temp accurate?
Underarm and forehead temperatures are taken outside of the body rather than inside, which makes them the least accurate. The temperatures can be as low as a full degree below the oral body temperature.
Is armpit temperature accurate for toddlers?
The armpit is the least accurate place for temperatures to be measured. Armpit temps can be used to screen at any age. The age of the child is under 3 months. It’s a good idea to have a armpit temp that’s good for screening.
Why is baby’s head hot during fever?
The most exposed part of the body is the head. Is it due to dehydration too? The child should be given plenty of water.
Why do fever spike at night?
cortisol is present in your blood during the night. Your white blood cells are able to detect and fight infections in your body at this time because of this.
Is a temperature of 37.5 in a baby high?
The normal temperature for babies and children is 36.4C. The temperature of 38C or higher is considered a high temperature. If your baby feels hotter than usual, they may have a high temperature.
Is 37.7 a fever in a child?
A child’s temperature can be measured in the mouth, rectally, and in an axillary.
What temp should I take child to hospital?
An infant with a rectal temperature of 100.4F (37C) or higher, and an older child with a temperature of 102.2F (39C) should be seen by a doctor.
What is a normal temperature for a child taken on forehead?
It’s not an exact method to feel your child’s head. If your child has a high temperature, you can use a digital thermometer. A child’s temperature can be as high as 100.4 degrees F or as low as 97 degrees F.