Question

A one-month-old newborn has a body temperature of 37 degrees Celsius. Is this temperature normal under room temperature of 25 degrees, moderate clothing, and covered with a blanket?

Answer

Newborns generally have higher body temperatures than adults, and the younger the baby, the higher the body temperature. Normally, a newborn’s body temperature is around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius when measured armpit, and 36.5 to 37.5 degrees Celsius when measured rectally. Therefore, a one-month-old newborn with a body temperature between 36 and 37 degrees Celsius is considered normal. It is recommended that parents observe the baby’s eating and sleeping conditions. If the baby’s body temperature is normal, they usually appear calm; if the body temperature is abnormally high, the baby may exhibit symptoms such as crying and discomfort.