Normal Temperature Range and How to Deal with a Baby’s Fever

A 6-month-old baby has a fever of about 38.5-38.8 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and a body temperature of about 37.2 degrees Celsius in the morning. No cause for the fever was found during hospitalization and examination at Tianjin Children’s Hospital.

A high fever of 38 degrees, after taking medication, the body temperature is maintained at 37.1 degrees. Ask if this is normal and how to cool down.

When a baby has a fever, how can you determine if it’s normal, and what are the methods for physical cooling?

A parent inquires about how to deal with a baby’s fever of 38 degrees Celsius.

The baby had a fever of 38.7 degrees last night. After taking taurine granules without any effect, and then ibuprofen granules two hours later at 4 PM, the temperature is still 37.8. How should this be addressed? Do you need to go to the hospital immediately, or should you take taurine granules first?

Learn how to deal with a baby’s fever

What should parents do when their baby has a fever?

When a baby has a fever, a body temperature above 37 degrees is considered feverish. Medication can be used for treatment, and warmth should be maintained. Intravenous therapy can be considered if necessary.

A baby’s fever could be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. It is important to promptly take the baby for a routine blood test and use appropriate antibiotics and antiviral medications based on the results, while also ensuring adequate hydration and employing physical cooling measures.