Question
The two-month-old baby has had a body temperature between 37.2 and 38 degrees Celsius for several days in a row. There has been no special treatment, and now I would like to ask what should be done?
Answer
The normal body temperature for infants ranges from 36.5 to 37.5 degrees Celsius, with temperatures between 37.6 and 38.5 degrees Celsius considered a fever. It is recommended to give the baby plenty of water, avoid overdressing to prevent overheating, and consider giving some cooling and detoxifying Chinese medicine, such as drugs containing Isatis root. Try to avoid using antipyretics prematurely, as this may interfere with the development of the child’s own immune system. Generally, around 5 or 6 months of age, the immunity received from the mother begins to weaken, and the baby’s own immunity starts to form.