When is a baby/child temp too high?

[2princes1princess]

My littlest man isnt well. Teething we think. Just took his temp and its 39.1 given nurofen. Just wondering what others thoughts on temperature's are xx

[Hidden]

Hey, poor little thing! How old is he?

I think 38 and over if less than 3 months suggests call to GP but if 3 to 6 months it's 39 and over.

Either way might be worth a call? Does he have any other symptoms?xx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

He's 9mths and is not himself ive called the doctors and waiting on a call back fron them to say come down. He's got conjunctivitis aswel which isn't helping am quite worried xx

[Hidden in reply to 2princes1princess]

I'm sure he'll be fine but always best to get temps checked out. Maybe don't wait too long for a call back - if they don't call soon and you're still worried I'd pop him down to walk in centre for your own peace of mind if nothing else xxx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

I know that's what im thinking. Im pretty sure my surgery closes ay 5.30 so time is running out. Thanks for your replies hun xx appreciate it x

[Hidden]

Anything over 37.5 is classed as "abnormal" but temp can vary from child to child. How is he in himself? I'd probe call gp

Just to be sure. I'm sure you have already but strip him down to his vest and maybe sponge him down with a cool cloth to bright his temp down asap xx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

He's very lethargic and wont let me put him down, , really not like my little tearaway as ive said above am waiting to hear back from doctor now. If not ill be going to the walk in clinic, I think I need some reassuring! Xxx

[Hidden]

Take care and let us know how he is (and you) xx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

And breath! He had a good check over by gp andhe was happy with him thanks for your messages xxx

[Hidden in reply to 2princes1princess]

Ahh that's great news, really hope he's feeling better soon xx

[Hidden]

Hey hun.....hope little man is ok. Definitely get him checked out if worried if the GP doesn't do much. Try not to worry too much and just keep giving him his mummy love xx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

Thanks hun. Doctor said to carry on with the nurofen and if we worried over the weekend to call the out of hours service. We having snuggles as I write this xx

[Hidden]

Hope hes ok..its horrid when the babies r ill.. hope ur able too see someone soon and he doesn't have any nasty nugs xx

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[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

Your right there its horrible when they poorly and it doesnt get any easier thw more you have or older they get! Ive a feeling I may be in for a long night but he totally worth it xx

[Hidden]

I'm sure he will be fine chick! Keep calm, you are doing the right thing!! Let us all know you are both ok xx

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your support! Im much happier now he been checked over. I think I must be turning into a neurotic mother lol xx

[dons88]

Everyone else has covered the advice bit, I just wanted to say I hope he's better soon! I'm sure it's just a nasty or bug or maybe teething. Poor monkey. Stay strong mama x

[2princes1princess in reply to dons88]

Thanks hun I feel a bit daft now but he really had me worried xx

[Hidden in reply to 2princes1princess]

You are not been neurotic at all! These things have to be checked! Just not worth the risk with these precious little things!! x

[2princes1princess in reply to Hidden]

You are right there xx

[dons88 in reply to 2princes1princess]

Don't feel daft - I'd rather be reassured with a healthy child than take a risk with a very poorly child any day! I hope he's lots better very soon. Oh and try wiping his eye with breast milk on cotton wool for his conjunctivitis, it's supposed to help xx

[2princes1princess in reply to dons88]

Definitely! Bless em they like to keep us on our toes! Yea I heard that its def worth a try thanks hun xx