At what temp do we have to worry?

[kdrake8]

Milas at 100.2. I don't think that's "worry zone" but what is?

[erniebufflo]

There is no set temp. If they aren't themselves, are unresponsive, aren't drinking or wetting, etc.

[musiclover]

I start to worry when they hit 103.something, then I look for other troublesome signs. I took N in last month when his rectal was 104.2, it was an ear infection.

[kdrake8]

Ok thanks. She's being totally normal. Laughing, crawling after the pugs, nursing and snacking.

Tried to give tylenol. She gagged and puked it all over DH.

[dojo]

Rosie Pope says 100.4 is head to the doc temps, but I think that might be for newborns. If lo looks lethargic or isn't eating, I'd take him.

[erniebufflo]

Jan 27, 2013 16:58:21 GMT -5 dojo said:

Rosie Pope says 100.4 is head to the doc temps, but I think that might be for newborns. If lo looks lethargic or isn't eating, I'd take him.

Def that's newborns. Fever is big deal then.

[kkfeb04]

Jan 27, 2013 16:54:50 GMT -5 musiclover said:

I start to worry when they hit 103.something, then I look for other troublesome signs. I took N in last month when his rectal was 104.2, it was an ear infection.

This.

[laurack]

I've heard 104+ is er territory, but I'm not sure. When m had 102.5 we called the doc. But for 100.4 or so I just give the drugs and don't worry too much. The doc said with teething they can get a mild fever quite often.

[laurack]

Also if she's behaving fine I wouldn't worry. When matilda had 102+ fever she got extremely fussy and seemed not herself which prompted the temp taking. I feel like I'm terrible at judging with Hand on forehead!

[Deleted]

I would worry at 103+ or if she was acting weird/lethargic or something.

My LO had a 100.5ish temperature when she was younger for a few days with no explanation. She wasn't acting herself so I gave Tylenol a few times.

[kdrake8]

She is a little fussy. A tiny bit congested. Nothing major. Who knows?! I can't wait until she can just tell me.

[eav2c]

My pedi said in the baby world it isn't even a temp. until 100.5 because they naturally are hotter? I don't know. I would worry when they start to not act themselves/hot to the touch (like, burning). 

[kdrake8]

Thanks eav!!! That makes me feel a little better.

[eav2c]

I hope she feels better. Does she seem like her normal self?

[The Foozzler]

Tyler had a fever for a few days last week. We called the pedi when it was 102. He said that as long as Tyler was still eating, drinking, wetting diapers, and in a good mood, he didn't need to see us.

[kdrake8]

She goes back and forth between completely normal and somewhat fussy. Still really active and playful though