Temp 38.3 - is it teething?
My DD has been restless and stopped sleeping through a week ago. She has a temp today of 38.3. She has shown other signs of teething. Her bottom two were through at 4 mnths so I think it may be her top ones.
My book says fevers are not a sign of teething.
Should I head to Dr? Worried...
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Bindy, I wouldn't worry just yet. It certainly could be teething. Or it could be something else. Just keep an eye on it and if it stays high then mabye take her to the doctor tomorrow or Tuesday. Babies do get temps without there being a sinister cause all the time. It is mostly a worry if it keeps rising or if panadol doesn't lower it (but no need to try panadol just yet, see how it goes first).
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Bindy, like MR said, I wouldn't stress yet. But definitely keep an eye on it, and if it doesn't go down, try some panadol, and if that doesn't work off to the Dr. I personally would give panadol for a temp over 38, if my bub was unhappy as well.
When DS was about 6 months old he had a temp for a few days, but everyone kept telling me it was teething. After two nights of this, I listened to my gut, which was telling me it wasn't just teeth, and took him to the GP. The Dr was sure that he had a virus, so nothing to do but wait it out. But he did say that a temp that high won't be caused by teething, so it's always best to get it checked. He said that teething can cause a low temp, but nothing more. Even though we couldn't do anything for the virus, I felt terrible for not taking him sooner! People love to tell you that teething causes everything under the sun, when in reality it doesn't.
I hope it settles soon for her, it's not nice worrying about your bubba!
thanks, just gave her some more nurofen, she has temp of 37.16 which is not too bad. she won't go to sleep though. her cheeks are so red! she has refused her milk, last feed was at 4.30pm, someone tell me they have been through this! please!!
unsure what to do....
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Just cuddle up with her. It might be teething
If you are still worried in the morning go to the Dr..
I hate when my kids get temps and there is no reason for it.. Are you wiping her down with a warm not hot or cold washer? How is she otherwise? As for not drinking her milk maybe her throat is sore??
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i didn't think of sore throat. she is otherwise ok, just managed to get about 80ml of milk down, she took some of it finally. she has had some water too. will see how she is in the morning, will take her to bed with me tonight and cuddle up with her. thanks aussienic
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