Is 98.7 a fever for a baby?
My baby has been a bit cranky and when I checked his temp it was 98.7. Is 98.7 a fever for a baby? I'm getting a little worried.
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8 months ago
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No beta, this is not a fever at all. The baby is perfectly healthy and fine. Sometimes they get a bit warm because of the weather or thick clothes, so don't worry.
4 months ago
Don't worry, 98.7 is completely normal and not a fever for a baby at all.
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4 months ago
When my baby had 98.7, I was worried too, but it turned out to be completely normal for them. I can't give medical advice, but in our case, our pediatrician said fever only starts above 100.4 degrees.
8 months ago
I went through this anxiety with both my kids. 98.7 is completely normal for a baby. Just make sure the room isn't too hot and dress them in soft, breathable cotton clothes.
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5 months ago
98.7 is a normal temperature, no fever. Just like I keep an eye on my thyroid health, keeping track of your baby's baseline temp is a good habit, but this current reading is totally fine.