Many parents will prepare a thermometer at home, hoping to monitor their baby's temperature at any time and know if the baby has a fever in a timely manner. Actually, the body temperature of babies is different from that of adults, slightly higher than that of adults. So, what is the normal body temperature for a two-year-old baby?
The body temperature of babies is not the same as that of adults. Generally speaking, babies have a strong metabolism and consume energy quickly, so their body temperature may be higher than that of adults. Moreover, when checking their body temperature, different parts are selected, and there are also certain differences in body temperature. The normal temperature range for the baby's anal area is 36.5-37.5, the oral temperature remains at 36.2-37.3, and the axillary temperature is normal at 35.9-37.2. If the baby's temperature exceeds the normal temperature by 0.5 degrees, it indicates that the baby has a fever.
If the baby's fever is below 38 degrees, it is low-grade fever, and if it exceeds 39 degrees, it is high-grade fever. For low-grade fever, physical cooling can be chosen. For high-grade fever, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner, otherwise other complications such as convulsions may easily occur. Parents and friends should not underestimate.
However, there are also differences in the baby's body temperature at different time periods. Generally speaking, the baby's body temperature is the lowest from 2-6 in the morning, and the highest in the day from 2-8 in the afternoon. Therefore, parents need to understand the characteristics of the baby's body temperature at different time periods when measuring body temperature, and never give the baby antipyretic medicine casually.
