Temperature of 99.6 rectally

D&D4Ever7

Yesterday DS has been really fussy all day yesterday.  He has temperature of 99.6. He did not nap all day, but slept ok at night.  He feels warmer than normal.  I am really worried since he is only 6 wks old.  His pediatrician office is closed over the weekend, but emergency line is open.  They don't want people to call with babies under 100.4 fever. What would you do?

sap05e

I think a normal rectal temp is a little higher than 98.6 usually. Have you checked under arm too?

hwalker2412

My doctor said anything over 101.5 is not normal and to bring my LO to the ER. My LO has a higher temp as all babies do because they are getting used to regulating their temp. My LO still has an elevated temp usually. I wouldn't worry unless it got over 101.5.

kzel0627

My mom is a nurse and she says that rectal temps are the most accurate. I would keep checking every few hours to make sure it doesn't get any higher than 100 but make sure you take the temp before LO eats (eating and digesting require energy, causing temps to increase). My mom has told me before (we have been in this situation with our DS a month or so ago too) that anything over 100 is when you should get ahold of the dr. Hope LO feels better!

alt0925

I called the pedi for this same situation yesterday. Her temp was 99.8 rectally. Pedi said that's normal and unless it goes over 101.5 not to worry. I know a pp said this but I just wanted to let you know that I was told the same thing. 

D&D4Ever7

Thank you everyone for your input.

+diana82+

I wouldn't worry.

+diana82+

alt0925:

I called the pedi for this same situation yesterday. Her temp was 99.8 rectally. Pedi said that's normal and unless it goes over 101.5 not to worry. I know a pp said this but I just wanted to let you know that I was told the same thing. 

Before 2 months I think most docs want a call when it gets to 100.3 or 100.4...

Mereou12

Just keep your LO cool for now: no excessive layers, maybe a slightly cooler than usual bath (not cold, just a smidge cooler than usual). Keep an eye on the temp, but it's nothing to worry about until over 100.4. Nurse or give bottles frequently to make sure that he's well hydrated.

 

bridein08

Yep... Normal rectal temp. As others said 100.4 or above at this age, call pedi. Hope your LO feels better soon!