Sick baby

tee18

I'm sure this is old news, but it's our first experience with fevers. He's had colds and everything before, but never with a fever over 100.5

Anyway, just curious on what your theories are on medicating a fever? I'm on the fence. He's acting mostly normal, just tired. It's in the 101's (rectal & temporal). I'm debating tylenol. I know it can't hurt, but I know that fever's can do good things for fighting off illness. 

Also - Any tips of giving him soup?? He would do ok with a spoon, but dribbled a lot out and I'm unsure how much he actually had. Would a straw be silly???? 

Just to add: 

I'm going to call the doc later today if it doesn't go away - he has a compounding issue of Hirschsprungs (an intestinal disease that he had surgery for) so he's at an increased risk for intestinal infection throughout toddlerhood. He doesn't have other warning symptoms though, so not urgent at all yet.

caden1206

Hopefully you've heard back from the doctor by now. I would probably give tylenol is it gets higher. I believe in fevers helping, but this young you don't want it to get out of control. Hope he feels better.

snowgirl427

Sorry your LO is sick!

@maymomNY‌ - love those bowls!! I've never seen them before.

telicious2

@maymomNY‌ Those bowls bring me back to my childhood!

@tee18‌ I hope your LO is feeling a little better. And a straw for soup would be a great idea. Hell, my DS loves to eat yogurt with a straw than me feeding it to him.