Give the child plenty of fluids because a fever increases fluid loss and dehydration can raise body temperature. Hold your baby still by gently pressing the palm of your hand against the baby's back just above the buttocks bottom. The only surefire way to determine if your pet has an abnormally high or low body temperature is to actually take his temperature with a thermometer. Let the pet rest for 10 minutes, calm him down, and try again. Age Recommended technique Birth to 2 years First choice:
A normal rectal temperature is Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature. Use the other hand to comfort your baby and prevent movement. The content provided on this page is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Turn on the digital thermometer and clear the screen of any old readings.
Taking a Temperature with a Digital Thermometer | CHKD
Electronic ear thermometers aren't recommended for infants younger than 6 months because their ear canals are usually too small. We will also cover thermometer devices in general the instrument with which the temperature is measured , and how you should read the result after the measurement process considering both digital and glass non-digital options. Treating a fever The reason for treating the fever, then, is to make the child feel better. Newborn grunting isn't uncommon and usually relates to bowel movements, but there are certain times when you should be concerned. Most fevers are good for children and help the body fight the illness that produced the fever.
Do not give any medicine to babies who are younger than 2 months of age without talking to your doctor first. If your child starts to shiver, stop sponging — the shivering can actually raise the fever. A newer method to measure temperature called temporal artery thermometry is also considered very accurate. They calibrate themselves after being turned on…no shaking required. This client information sheet is based on material written by: