Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Asked 7 months ago

What a high fever for a 2 month old?

My 2-month-old baby has a fever and I'm quite worried. What would be considered a high fever for such a young infant? I'm just trying to understand if I should be more concerned or not.

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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For such a tiny baby, even a little fever is a big thing. If the temperature touches 100.4 degrees or more, do not wait at home. Please take your small baby to a doctor immediately, they are very delicate at 2 months.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Oh dear, 100.4°F or higher is definitely a fever for a tiny 2-month-old baby! 🤒 Please don't worry but do visit your pediatrician right away to be safe. Sending lots of healthy vibes to your little one! ✨

Rakesh Chawla Rakesh Chawla Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Please dont wait or try to home treat this. I once delayed taking my child to the clinic thinking it was normal warmth, and things got worse so quickly. For a 2-month-old, anything 100.4 F or higher is an emergency, go straight to the pediatrician.

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Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan, 2 month ke baby ke liye toh 100.4 F bhi high fever hi hota hai. Itne chote bache ke case mein bilkul risk mat lo na. Fatafat doctor ke paas jao aur checkup karwao.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Keeping track of body vitals is super important. For a two-month-old, a temperature of 100.4°F or above is a red flag. Their tiny immune systems are still developing, so you should definitely consult a doctor immediately.

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Usually I suggest simple home remedies like a damp cloth wipe, but not for a newborn. A fever of 100.4 F or more in a 2 month old needs immediate medical attention. Please take the baby to the doctor without trying anything at home first.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For babies this young, we cannot manage things at home like we do for ourselves. Any temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or more is considered a high fever for a two-month-old. Skip any home ideas and take them to a proper pediatrician right away.

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