Normal temperature in infants
At an early age, children have a disorderbody thermoregulation. Heat output prevails over heat production. That is why they are easily overcooled or overheated. Only after the first year of life do babies establish the generally accepted normal temperature of 36.6 °C.
A baby's body temperature can change constantlyPhoto: Getty Every baby has its own average body temperature. It usually fluctuates between:
- 36-37,2 - with axillary measurement;
- 36.7–37.8 - rectal temperature;
- 36.5–37.2 - oral dimension.
To find out the average reading for yourbaby, you need to measure the temperature 2 times a day, at the same time, for 3-5 days. The body temperature is affected by the activity of the baby. So, after waking up, it can be lower and rise after active games or crying. To maintain the temperature in a normal state, it is important to properly care for the child:
- wear it according to the season;
- Keep in mind that the room is from 19 ° C to 20 ° C;
- give enough water;
- Do not leave it in the open sun or inside a stuffy car.
To understand whether the baby's temperature is normal, you should touch the back of his head.
High temperature in infants
If the child turns red, he has a feverforehead and cheeks, he is lethargic, take his temperature. How to do it correctly, watch the video below. In infants, the temperature changes very quickly, literally in 1-2 hours it can jump from 38 ° C to 40 ° C. Reasons for the increase in temperature:
- teething teeth;
- cold;
- infection;
- inflammation;
- reaction to vaccination.
The increase in temperature may be accompanied byrash, vomiting, cough, runny nose and other symptoms. Only a doctor can determine the exact cause of a high temperature. Contact him as soon as you notice changes. Before the doctor arrives, give the baby boiled water. If the temperature continues to rise, give an antipyretic syrup or put in rectal suppositories. A temperature below 38.5 °C should not be brought down. The temperature of children under one year is unstable, it differs from the norm and can change in a matter of minutes. Therefore, get a convenient thermometer, and as soon as you see that the child is not behaving as usual, measure his temperature. Read also:
