Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Asked 7 months ago

Is 98.1 a fever for a newborn?

My newborn is only two weeks old and felt a little warm to touch. His temperature reading was 98.1. Is 98.1 a fever for a newborn? I'm very anxious about his health.

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Pritha Sen Pritha Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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I completely understand your fear, newborn health can make us so anxious. But 98.1 is actually a perfectly normal temperature for a baby. Take a deep breath, your little one is fine.

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My baby had 98.1 last week and I panicked too. But the pediatrician assured me it's totally normal and babies run a bit warmer than us. Just dress them in light cotton clothes.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

98.1 is generally normal, but since it is a newborn, please call your pediatrician once to be sure. It is always better to get professional advice directly rather than guessing.

Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

This is a very normal body temperature. Keep the baby's environment calm and airy, and ensure proper breastfeeding to build good immunity naturally.

Kunal Kamble Kunal Kamble Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

98.1 is normal yaar, actually newborn babies have a slightly higher body temperature range. No need to panic, just monitor them and feed them on time.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

98.1 is completely normal! The baby is just warm and cozy. Don't worry, save your energy because you will need it when they start crying at 3 AM.

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Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Having raised three kids, I can tell you 98.1 is absolutely fine. Just ensure you aren't swaddling the baby in too many heavy blankets, which can trap heat. Keep them comfortable.

Shruti Nair Shruti Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It looks normal, but I always suggest being careful with newborns. Keep tracking their feeding and wet diapers to make sure they are active and healthy.

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

God bless the little one. Do not worry, 98.1 is normal. Keep the baby comfortable, stay positive, and take care of yourself too.

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