Fever- do you remember?

Serendipity117 · August 2012

Ok, I should know this but I can't seem to remember. At what temp do you need to start worring with a 3month old?

O has had a low grade temp and a yucky nose for the last day and a half, plus yesterday he was kissing all over G before I could stop him. Just took G's temp and it's 100.1 I'm thinking that that's under the "be concerned" mark for her age but not by much. I've looked on the internet and can't find two answers that are the same. I also put a call in the nurse at the pedi office, just waiting for her to call back. Help me out ladies, TIA!

Strunella · August 2012

I'm pretty sure it's 100.4. I agree that it was good to call doctor...fever will likely go up towards evening.

bosha711 · August 2012

Was that a rectal temp? From what I remember, it's really common for NBs/infants to have slightly elevated temps. I wouldn't be concerned right now, but obviously, keep checking it every few hours since it's also common for a fever to spike quickly.

I hope it's nothing!

Serendipity117 · August 2012

bosha711:

Was that a rectal temp? From what I remember, it's really common for NBs/infants to have slightly elevated temps. I wouldn't be concerned right now, but obviously, keep checking it every few hours since it's also common for a fever to spike quickly.

I hope it's nothing!

It was rectal. G's temp usually runs about 98.9/99ish so this is elevated for her. Ugh, I knew yesterday when he was getting sick we were headed in this direction. Sad

lrn327 · August 2012

100.3 and under is okay for UNDER 3 months (I think!). Now that she's older, I want to say it is 101 until 6 months? Do you have a nurseline you can call?

enjoylife · August 2012

2 months is the magic number that if the babies run fevers it buys them a hospital stay & spinal tap. For us the magic # was 100.4. Since G is 3 months, and a known sick contact, a lot of times we will just say watch/wait it out, give tylenol for fever, and keep the bulb syringe handy since O has the yucky nose then G may too and it will be harder for her to eat. Definitely see what your pedi says though. Good luck and hope the kiddos feel better soon!

Serendipity117 · August 2012

Thanks ladies

I'm still waiting for the nurse to call back but I feel better knowing that I was thinking the same things you guys are telling me. She fell asleep before I could give her a dose of meds so I'll take her temp again when she wakes up and give tylenol if she still needs it. Now I suppose it's a waiting game.

[Deleted User] · August 2012

I looked at the Dr. Sears website, and it says:

Infants age 7 weeks to three months with a fever over 101 warrant an appointment with your doctor within the next several hours. You generally don?t need to page your doctor in the middle of the night in this situation if the office opens within the next few hours. Simply follow our recommendations on treating fever below and call your doctor in the morning. If it is the early evening you should probably page your doctor, since the office won?t be open until the following day. Be sure to confirm any fevers with a rectal thermometer (if available) before contacting your doctor.

Here's the linky though: https://www.askdrsears.com/topics/childhood-illnesses/fever

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