Ritu Singh Ritu Singh Asked 6 months ago

Is 99.3 a fever for a newborn?

My newborn feels quite warm and the thermometer shows 99.3. Is this a fever for a newborn? I'm quite worried.

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Agreed, 99.3 is a bit warm for a newborn. Make sure they are feeding well and stay in touch with your doctor.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

My newborn had 99.3 last week and we got super worried. It turned out she was just wrapped too tightly in her blankets, but we still called the pediatrician immediately to be safe.

Alok Mehta Alok Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

For a newborn, 99.3 is bordering on a low-grade temperature. Because their immune systems are still developing, consulting your pediatrician is the safest and best course of action.

Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Keep your mind calm and positive, everything will be fine. 99.3 is slightly warm, so keep the baby comfortable and pray for their health, but definitely let the doctor guide you.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

99.3 is a bit warm for a newborn yaar. Actually, their bodies can get hot super fast, so unwrap them and let them breathe, but definitely consult your doctor.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My baby has 99.3 today and I am feeling so anxious. Has anyone else experienced this with their newborn? Did it go down on its own or did you have to visit the doctor?

Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please do not ignore this reading in a newborn. I once thought a mild warmth was nothing, but newborns can get sick incredibly fast. Please consult your pediatrician right away to be safe.

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