The size of body temperature to some extent reflects a person's health condition, especially for babies. Normally, the body temperature of an ordinary person is 37 degrees Celsius. Measuring the body temperature of a one month old baby is also important for parents. So how do one month old babies measure their temperature? What is the normal body temperature for a one month old baby? Let's take a look together.
How to measure the body temperature of a one month old baby
The body temperature of a baby is measured in the oral cavity, armpits, and anus. The standard temperature for the anus is 36.5 to 37.5 degrees, the oral cavity is 36.2 to 37.3 degrees, and the armpits is 35.9 to 37.2 degrees. If the temperature exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5 degrees after measurement, it is called fever. If it does not exceed 38 degrees, it is low-grade fever, and if it exceeds 39 degrees, it is high fever.
What is the normal body temperature of a one month old baby
Firstly, it is normal for a baby's body temperature to be below 37.5 degrees Celsius within one month, as the central body that controls temperature regulation in the baby's brain is not fully developed and lacks the ability to control body temperature. This results in the baby's body temperature being affected by external environmental temperature, such as rising in hot weather or wearing too much clothing, and dropping by 36 degrees Celsius or lower in cold weather and air-conditioned rooms with lower temperatures.
Secondly, the baby's body temperature can be influenced by many factors, in addition to environmental factors, the accuracy of the measurement can also be affected by the different parts measured. The baby's body temperature is mainly measured under the armpits, neck, anus, and ears. The baby's body temperature is higher in the afternoon than in the morning, so it is necessary to record the temperature in detail. After getting up, before taking a shower, or in the evening, measurements should be taken. If the baby has a fever, parents should bring the baby's body temperature record to the hospital for diagnosis by a doctor.
Actually, taking a baby's temperature is not a difficult task, parents should not make it difficult. For novice parents, taking care of a baby is indeed a challenge, but it is our responsibility. The growth of a baby cannot be separated from the guidance of parents, so novice parents should take good care of their children and take care of them seriously.
