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Hi ladies.
Need some advice. My little DS has had a big fever this evening. It was up to 40.3 and I gave panadol, reduced clothing etc and got it down to 37.7 at 7pm when he went to sleep.
So here's my dilemma, do I risk waking him and try to take his temp again, or just let him rest?
Not sure what to do...
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Feel his forehead and see if you feel that he is hot enough to warrant disturbing him to take his temp. Can you take his temp without waking him??
I found with DS that only nurofen gets his temps down for some reason.
Good luck its scary stuff.
If it was me, i would leave him sleep but keep an eye on him. Does he usually wake overnight? i'd check it if he woke but otherwise i wouldleave him.
Perhaps you could feel the back of his neck rather than use a thermometer if you were worried....
Hope he is better in the morning, it's not nice when babies are sick. :(
I agree with Mrsmac, if he feels warm then I would risk waking him and take it again in a few hours. Is he sick? You can always call 13HEALTH if your unsure though.
thanks girls I'm going in to do a sneaky and then going to bed cause i get the feeling this may be a long night!
Hugs Ella, I hope bub is OK and you get some sleep.
ok he woke up I checked temp. Down to 36.9.... great, feel like i can sleep now!
Goodluck mate, I hate those nights with the unknown. I have been known to sneak a mattress in the girls room when one of them is sick to sleep on... I don't sleep well, but probably better than if I was in another room.
I would go in and feel him and see what you think, remember that when they sleep they warm up anyway.
ETA: posting at same time, good news!!!! YAY! I would go to bed then ;)
Great news!!!