DD has a temp :(

[Heaven]

She never has before. She hasn't slept since 1pm and has been crabby and I couldn't get her to sleep. Then I noticed she felt hot. Don't have a proper childrens thermometer but just a normal one and took her temp under her arm which was 38.1. Is this high?? What do I do??

We gave her some panadol. I can hear her laughing with DH at the moment.

Is she sick?? What do I do??

[~clover~]

Just watch her for now & try to keep it down. If its still there tomorrow, or she seems in pain maybe get her checked over. She might have an ear infection or sore throat & they are hard for you to see

[amberj]

Aw hun, its so worrying when they have a fever, esp when its their first one.

When DS had a fever, I called the nurses on call line and they told me the following:

- Underarm temperature is the same as mouth temperature (there was previously a whole thing about adding on half a degree to underarm temperature to get the true internal temp, but that's not "done" anymore!)
- A temperature in the 38-39 degree range is considered a 'beneficial fever' which is doing its job of killing the bug thats causing it. at 39.5 you should give panadol. (at 40.5 see a dr, at 41.5 be concerned).

I will give panadol to help DS rest and sleep, which I would think helps get rid of bugs just as much. But when he's awake I just try to do tepid washclothes and cool drinks etc to distract him if the fever isn't too high. But its super hard, I know- when they feel sick all you want to do is give them something to feel better!

Hope your little chicky feels better soon!

[boomba]

Hope she gets better! She isnt teething is she?????
If your still worried ring that health line they could help out! xxxx

[Heaven]

Thanks so much guys, that is really helpful, I feel better.
Oh, maybe won't give any more panadol then!! Let her fight it off!!
She might be teething, not sure...

[shellbell3]

I wouldn't worry yet, see how it goes.
Emily had temp for 2 days a few weeks ago but as she didn't seem that upset and panadol always brought it down easily I didn't worry too soon. Turned out to be a virus.
If you do feel concerned go see your GP tomor if it is still up just to put your mind as ease.
Just offer regualr breastfeeds to keep her hydrated.

[Shanti]

DD has been hot on and off the last few days too and I was worried but it's just part of teething.... her teeth just don't want to come through .... she's still waiting for her 1st pair poor bub!!

If she's laughing I wouldn't be too worried just yet hehe

[Heaven]

Well we co-slept last night so I could keep an eye on her and she could feed whenever she wanted. Haven't given any more panadol and this morning her temp is 37.7 She's a bit sooky but that's about it. She is soooooo cute and cuddly to sleep with, lol.