I need help real quick

Lucky428 · September 2009

I watch a 4 month old out of my house. He feels warm and is super fussy. I took his temperature under his arm. When I worked at a preschool, we were instructed to add a degree for when you took it in the armpit. Is this true for babies?

Corinneallyson · September 2009

Yes...that's still true.

MrsNnr · September 2009

The hospital and our Pedi take it under the arm and they take it as whatever the thermometer says.

Lucky428 · September 2009

Is a temperature of 100 worrisome?

VAannie · September 2009

Temps over 100.4 are considered a fever. DS's temp is almost always 99.4-99.7; some babies (and adults) are just warmer than others.

Lucky428 · September 2009

Thanks so much ladies. I'm just extra concerned bc both his mom and dad are sick.

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