Question
What is the normal underarm temperature for a child around 3 years old? My daughter sometimes has a temperature of 36.5, sometimes 37.3, and occasionally 37.5. Is this normal?
Answer
A child’s normal body temperature is 36-37 degrees Celsius. Temperatures outside this range are not normal. Try to keep her well-hydrated. You can also try physical cooling(cooling): use 75% alcohol or high-proof alcohol to wipe her forehead, armpits, neck sides, and groin sides. Do this several times a day. It’s best not to take medicine unless she has a high fever.