Is 99.1 a fever in an infant?
My infant has a temperature of 99.1. Is 99.1 a fever in an infant? I'm quite anxious as she's very young.
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4 months ago
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For a small infant, 99.1 is generally not considered a high fever, but we must be careful. If the baby is on solid foods, give light and easily digestible khichdi or warm water. If they are breastfeeding, just feed them more often to keep them hydrated.
8 months ago
99.1 is actually quite borderline for infants yaar. Sometimes they get hot just by crying or if the fan is off. Let them sit in a cool room for a bit and check again, but don't hesitate to message the doctor if you are unsure.
6 months ago
Agreed, 99.1 is usually just a mild body warmth. Keep checking their neck to see if they are sweating or overheating.
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7 months ago
Honestly, at this point, my baby's temp of 99.1 makes me panic less than the fact that I only slept 2 hours last night. Joking aside, check if they are teething because that always causes a slight warmness in my little one!
6 months ago
It is not a major fever, but since they are infants, please keep monitoring every few hours.