Paranoia

kbcrawford11

I'm so scared that LO is going to have a fever and I'm not going to know it. He always feels so warm to me. Anyone else feel this way?

JaysonandKristin

I always do the kiss test in the middle of the forehead.  If something feels off, I take a temp in the armpit.  If that's questionable, we do a rectal temp.

Otherwise, no, I'm not overly concerned that any of my kids are going to have fevers without my knowledge. 

AlisonM12

Yes!!! My LO always feels warm. I've taken her temp and it's come out normal. My advice is to take LO's temp just to be sure and to reassure yourself.

rbtrumpet

a friend of mine said to feel behind her neck.  If that feels warm, and she's acting off then I take her temperature, otherwise, I figure she'll let me know if something is wrong.

JennOH85

rbtrumpet said:

a friend of mine said to feel behind her neck.  If that feels warm, and she's acting off then I take her temperature, otherwise, I figure she'll let me know if something is wrong.

This. I feel the back of his neck or his chest if he seems warm. If you're worried definitely take LOs temp but I agree with PPs that you'll likely know if something is off.

Karadee1

I'm paranoid, so I use a forehead thing to take LO's temp quite frequently, usually after his first morning diaper change. If that were to be higher than normal I would investigate further, but he always seems warm first thing in the morning and is always fine.

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I do the kiss test as well.  DD has "periodic fever syndrome" so I have gotten incredibly good at being able to feel a fever.  I can usually feel DD's head and tell what degree her temp will be, but she has run a fever once every 3-5 weeks for the last 2 years...  If you think LO feels warm- I would start with armpit temp and if that seems high move to rectal temp.