How hot is too hot?

[OceanPrincess]

HotI what a stress for you.

There's an RCH factsheet on fevers somewhere, I'll find it...

ETA: don't know if I can link to it, but google royal children's hospital fever and its the first link. Basically above 3mths in age, you only need to really worry if it is above 40 degrees.

Having said that,if there are other symptoms that are concerning you, take her to the GP.

Interestingly that RCH factsheet says not to do tepid baths...

Some good info on there. Have a read.

[HotI]

Thanks. The RCH factsheet was good. DD has just camped out on DHs lap in the lounge watching TV. I have been out delivering census papers so just DH is bit over ABC2! Just giving her a breastfeed then heading out again. DD perks up for a few minutes then just slumps again. She is drinking though (breastmilk and water) so i think we will just watch her for now.

[lilima]

My DH is a paramedic, and he says no to tepid baths and cold compresses as that the lead them the other direction and cool them too fast, and then lower to temp too much.
Go by the RCH fact sheet. It is prob the most accurate.

[Lisa]

When I took DD3 to the hospital a few weeks back, I was told that there really is no great need to be concerned if the temp is under 40. I hope your LO is feeling better real soon.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

We only took DD to the ED when the temp kept coming back. She was given panadol at the hospital and 30 mins later it had dropped but then an hour later it was back up.

[HotI]

DDs temp got up to 39.5. just given her some nurofen and she having a bfeed. she was ok for a couple hours but very lethargic again and just feels yuck.