11 week old baby with temperature of 38.7?
kaz asked:
hes a bear the gray of the tip but besides that hes good, ive given him the calpol for children but still has not helped. what you suggest. they think it should check
11 week old baby with temperature of 38.7?
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October 1st, 2008 at 11:12 am
TAKE HIM TO THE DOCTOR AND GET OFF THE DAMN COMPUTER!!!!
October 3rd, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Why are you on here if you have an 11 week old baby with a high temperature??
Ring NHS direct for advice, high temperature in a baby can be very dangerous.
October 6th, 2008 at 6:34 am
I hope that is degrees C, be about 101.5 F.
Still that young I would get him into a doctor.
October 6th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I would say keep an eye on him, make sure he is not too over warm (if he already has a temp) if his temp reaches 39 then I would call NHS direct if in the UK 0845 4647
October 7th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
my mums had three babys and she said use a cool sponge/flannel not too cold though to help bring the temperture down thats what the doctor always told her.
if it gets worse during the night then call over a doctor.
or go in the morning especially if the flannel doesnt bring the temperature down
good luck
x
October 10th, 2008 at 2:51 am
As he is quite young I would ring the nhs direct for some advice just in case. Not sure where you are but this is for the uk
0845 4647
October 11th, 2008 at 8:53 am
is he alive? if he’s got that temp i think you should call a coroner. you need to either change the batteries on the thermometer, or learn how to use it properly if he happens to be alive still.
(edit…omg i’m so sorry, i thought you meant farenheit!!! lol. ok i guess you’re baby will be ok after all. whew! i was wondering what kind of crazy woman is this!? but in celcius – i’d not panick, just breastfeed extra and stay extra close to him, then take to the doc if it doesn’t get better in a day. )
October 14th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
If he is 38,7 then he is really hot or dead depending on if that if Fahrenheit or not. In either case take the baby to the doctor quickly.
October 17th, 2008 at 7:10 am
How long has it been since you’ve given him the calpol. At a temp of 38.7 (which is above the threshold for home treatment) especially if your baby is not responding to the fever medication, you should have him seen. He may just have an upper respiratory infection, but it could be RSV or another, more serious condition and he should be seen if the fever does not subside.
In the mean time, keep him cool, but not cold (no shivering) and do not overheat him with blankets, hats or warm clothing. Remove socks & hats.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
go to the doctors or hospital with him tonight, babies with a high temperature can become seriously ill in a matter of a couple of hours, the temperature can cause convulsions. hope all goes well.
October 22nd, 2008 at 4:15 am
38.7= 103…..almost 104. I would take him in.
October 22nd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
too high for comfort mrs take him in and get him checked out it takes up to 15 min for calpol or nurofen to take effect. try bathing him in a cool bath until help arrives
good luck
my wee girl is 11 weeks old too