The temperature of a baby is the most concerning issue for parents, and only by actively helping their child measure their temperature regularly can they understand whether their child's temperature is normal. So how much higher is a baby's body temperature compared to a normal person?
Under normal circumstances, a baby's body temperature is slightly higher than that of an adult. Generally speaking, the body temperature of adults is between 36-37 degrees, while the normal body temperature of infants is between 36.2-37.3 degrees. As long as the child's body temperature does not exceed 37.5 degrees, there is no need to be nervous, as the temperature may fluctuate by around 0.2 degrees in hot weather or when the child wears thick clothes. Therefore, parents should understand their children's situation when helping them measure their body temperature. In order to avoid affecting the measurement results, it is best to measure the child in a stable state to ensure the accuracy of the measurement results.
When parents measure their baby's body temperature, they must have the correct operating method and try to avoid measuring it when the baby is breastfeeding, kicking, bathing, or when the room temperature is too high. The measurement should be taken when the baby is quiet and stable, and the measurement time should exceed 5 minutes. Before measuring body temperature, the thermometer should be reset to zero to ensure more accurate measurement results. If the child's body temperature is not too high, there is no need to be nervous. If the body temperature rises, an appropriate fever reduction method should be chosen based on the body temperature. Generally speaking, children whose body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees should receive medication treatment. If it does not exceed, physical cooling should be used to reduce fever.
In summary, as long as parents know the normal value of their child's body temperature, they can measure their child's temperature at any time and then promptly determine whether their child's temperature is normal. If abnormal conditions occur, symptomatic treatment can also be actively adopted, which will not have adverse effects on the control of the child's body temperature. Usually, children should pay more attention to rest and try to avoid bad habits such as tension and fatigue.
