Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Asked 9 months ago

Is 98.3 a fever for a newborn?

My newborn feels warm and his temperature reading is 98.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this considered a fever for a tiny baby like him? I'm quite concerned.

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I know how terrifying every decimal can look when it's a newborn. But 98.3 is very normal and healthy. Try to breathe easy, your baby is doing fine.

Abhishek Goel Abhishek Goel Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

No, 98.3 is not a fever. Newborns naturally have a slightly higher body temperature. Just make sure the room ventilation is good and don't over-wrap them.

Vikram Dev Vikram Dev Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

This temperature is completely normal. Keep the room comfortable and try to take the baby out for some fresh air in the balcony if the weather is nice.

Ananya Pillai Ananya Pillai Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It looks normal, but since newborns are delicate, keep monitoring their feeding and diapers. If you feel any doubt, a quick call to your doctor is always safest.

Kartik Iyer Kartik Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Not a fever. I checked this with my nephew's pediatrician recently. Newborns are naturally warmer, 98.3 is totally normal.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Usually 98.3 is normal, but for a newborn, please get it confirmed by your doctor. It's always better to be safe and have peace of mind.

Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My cousin is a newborn and his temp is always around 98.3. It's totally normal, so don't stress at all.

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My newborn had 98.3 last week and the doctor said it's completely normal. Just keep breastfeeding regularly, it keeps their temperature stable.

Ramsevak Yadav Ramsevak Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Arre bhaiya koi fever nahi hai. Thoda normal cotton kapde pehnao aur kamra thik thak thanda rakho, sab sahi ho jayega.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

98.3 is totally normal. Honestly, the only fever in your house right now is baby-induced sleep deprivation! Rest up while the little one is sleeping.

Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

98.3 is perfect. Just check the neck area; if it's sweaty, the baby is too warm. Dress them in simple cotton onesies and they will be fine.

Pooja Sawant Pooja Sawant Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, you want everything to be absolutely perfect for your newborn. But 98.3 is a very healthy temperature. You are doing an amazing job.

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