My baby is 6 months and has a fever of 100.9? Is she ok, she isn't crying, only when I leave the room?

Last night may baby woke up at least 6 times, She never does this. She was hot the whole day but stupid me didn't think nothing of it....Duh!We were outside alot yesterday and it recently got hot. But I only put her in a onsies with shoes. So she wouldn't over heat. When should I be concerned? And she has allergies I think she has alot of boogers and I have had to use the saline drops alot lately HELP PLZ!!!! Thank you

My baby is 6 months and has a fever of 100.9? Is she ok, she isn't crying, only when I leave the room?
I was told to only call the ped office when the baby has over 103..101 is "normal" for infants, who are usually warmer than the rest of us.





Of course that recommendation never sat with me. I hated it and hoped my baby would never have fever a 100. and she didn't. We were just lucky.





But then when she started daycare, she's got all the colds and ear infections in the book.





Despite what the dr. said, I always called the office and ask (especially if she manifested other symptoms too (like pulling at her ear, I wouldn't wait for 103 to call).





So call the dr. anyway, what you've got to lose?





If the fever persists for more than 2-3 days (especially at night) she might be coming down with roseola (since the flu season is over). Does she go to daycare? That;'s a contagious disease:3-7 days of consistenly high fever (over 100), at the end of which skin rash appears (red spots, blotches, for 1hr to 2 days) on her upper back, hands, face.





keep taking and tracking the temperature at regular intervals (say every 6 hr, and at night too, set the alarm clock an wake up, that's when the high fever hits). and bring that up to your dr. They need documented facts, symptoms to make a diagnosis, not "I think"-type of statements.





and don't expect her to cry if nothing hurts (ear infection), au contraire watch if she's just out of it, quiet, lacking energy, loss of appetite. high fever without pain does that to people.
Reply:How is she acting? That is usually the biggest indicator of how ill a child is. If she is acting normal but still has the temp. she should be ok, you could still call the Dr. if you want. If she is laying around, crying, not really doing much then I would definetally call the Dr. She probably has a virus and the body has to heat up to kill the virus. You should probably dress her in light clothing (you don't want her to get a chill though), give her some tylenol and just watch her pretty close.
Reply:My doctor told me anything above 100.5 until the age of one goes straight to the office or if on the weekend the emergency room. Teething babies dont usually spike temps over 99.9.





what is the deal with all the thumbs down?? there must be a thumbs down troll today! argh! I hate it when this happens...
Reply:you think there may be something wrong with your baby and you are asking for advice here? whats wrong with you! call the doc.
Reply:you should always call your local heath nurse when you have a question about your baby's health. have you given her anything to reduce the fever?
Reply:Rectal or oral temp?





For babies 3-6 months if the rectal temp is 101 or higher, you should call your doctor.
Reply:That fever is fine actually infants have a higher temp anyway. If it gets up puchin 104 then it is concerning
Reply:TAKE HER 2 THE HOSPITAL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IT IS SERIOUS!!!!


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Reply:100.7 is enough for brain damage. Id take her to the hospital right away
Reply:take her to the hospital...
Reply:take her to hospital right away, better safe than sorry
Reply:well she is might be teething???
Reply:How did you take the temp ? A temp under 101 rectaly is normal for babies.Call your doctor let them know , also wacth her behavior and keep the fever down .I am not saying for you not to be concerned because you are a mom and that's what moms do, but calm down it is only a fever and it is not to high , for babies my doctor say a fever below 101 is normal depending the time of day and the way they are acting and also babies can tolerate higher fevers than older kids. Did she had shots? Does she have a cold ? Is anybody seek in the house or has she been exposed to someone seek? Relax your babie will be ok just do your best call your doctor he or she may want to check her keep the fluids coming you may want to add some pedialyte to her bottle. Good luck let us know how she is doing...I have three so I know how worried you are my oldest is 9 my middle one is 6 and my yougest is 4 month old and everytime they have a fever I get really worried...
Reply:Fever in a Newborn


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Adults have a more sophisticated body thermostat to help regulate their body temperature. When cold, an adult shivers, helping to raise the temperature of the body. Sweating occurs when an adult is overheated, to allow for cooling. These mechanisms, on the other hand, are not completely developed in newborns. In addition, newborns lack the insulating fat layer that older babies and children develop.





Because a newborn's temperature regulation system is immature, fever may or may not occur with infection or illness. However, fever in babies can be due to other causes which may be even more serious. Call your baby's physician immediately if your baby younger than 3 months old has a rectal temperature of 100.4° F or higher.








Fever in newborns may be due to:





infection


Fever is a normal response to infection in adults, but only about half of newborns with an infection have fever. Some, especially premature babies, may have a lowered body temperature with infection or other signs such as a change in behavior, feeding, or color.


overheating


While it is important to keep a baby from becoming chilled, a baby can also become overheated with many layers of clothing and blankets. This can occur at home, near heaters, or near heat vents. It can also occur when a baby is over bundled in a heated car. Avoid placing a baby in direct sunlight, even through a window. Never leave a baby in a hot car even for a minute. The temperature can rise quickly and cause heat stroke and death.


An overheated baby may have a hot, red, or flushed face, and may be restless. To prevent overheating, keep rooms at a normal temperature, about 72 to 75° F, and dress your baby just like you and others in the room.





low fluid intake or dehydration


Some babies may not take in enough fluids which causes a rise in body temperature. This may happen around the second or third day after birth. If fluids are not replaced with increased feedings, dehydration (excessive loss of body water) can develop and cause serious complications. Intravenous (IV) fluids may be needed to treat dehydration.











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