Shruti Kapoor Shruti Kapoor Asked 5 months ago

What is a fever for a 2 month old?

My 2-month-old baby feels warmer than usual, and I'm new to this whole parenting thing. I'm worried about her temperature. What is considered a fever for a 2-month-old baby?

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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For a tiny 2-month-old, a temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or above is considered a fever. At this age, they are only on breastmilk or formula, so don't give any honey or ghutti. Just contact your pediatrician immediately as babies this young need urgent medical attention.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I panicked so badly when my 2-month-old reached 100.5 F, I was literally crying. My doctor calmed me down and said anything 100.4 F or above is a fever for newborns. It is very common but yes, they do need to be checked by a doctor immediately.

Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Let's be direct: 100.4 F or higher is a fever for a 2-month-old. Don't waste time looking up home remedies on the internet or waiting for the morning. Take the baby to the nearest clinic or pediatric emergency right away.

Sarojini Bai Sarojini Bai Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I know you might want to try some home remedies, but please don't do that for a 2-month-old. Any temperature of 100.4 F or above is a fever. Keep the baby in light clothing and take them straight to a doctor instead of trying home treatments.

Kunal Kamble Kunal Kamble Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, for a 2-month-old, 100.4 F is considered a fever. Don't take any chances at this stage because their immunity is super low. Just run to the doc and get it checked, seriously.

Manjari Dubey Manjari Dubey Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I literally can't sleep if my baby's head feels even slightly warm. But doctors say 100.4 F or higher is a fever for a 2-month-old. I highly recommend calling your clinic immediately, it's always better to be safe than sorry.

Rekha Sharma Rekha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Normally I prefer natural ways, but for a 2-month-old baby, a fever of 100.4 F or higher is serious. Do not try any home tips like wet packing at this age. Please consult your pediatrician right away for their safety.

Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hey, I helped my sister with her newborn recently. She told me 100.4 F is the fever line for a 2-month-old. Definitely don't try any home remedies, just take the baby to the doctor.

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Preeti Mishra Preeti Mishra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Is anyone else always checking their baby's temperature? My 2-month-old has 100.2 F and I am so stressed out. I read that 100.4 F is a proper fever, but did your doctors also say to visit the hospital immediately even for a mild rise?

Suman Gupta Suman Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

A fever for a 2-month-old baby is 100.4 F or more. Don't worry too much, just call your pediatrician and they will guide you safely on what to do next.

Lata Krishnan Lata Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Bless your little one. For a 2-month-old, a temperature of 100.4 F or above is a fever. Please do not wait to see if it drops. Since they are so tiny, it's very important to have them evaluated by a pediatrician immediately.

Manoj Mahto Manoj Mahto Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

2 mahine ke bacche ke liye 100.4 F se thoda bhi upar ho toh bukhar mante hain. Itne chote bacche ko ghar pe dawa nahi dena chahiye. Aap turant unhe kisi acche bal rog visheshagya ke paas le jaiye.

Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Agree with everyone here, 100.4 F is a fever for a 2-month-old. Please contact your doctor right away for the correct advice.

Harpreet Singh Harpreet Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have been through this with both my kids. For a 2-month-old, anything 100.4 F or above is a fever. Keep the room at a normal temperature, keep feeding the baby, and go see the doctor immediately without delaying.

Vikram Seth Vikram Seth Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Do not listen to anyone telling you to put cold water or give herbal drops to a 2-month-old. A fever is 100.4 F or higher. Go see a real doctor immediately, online advice can be dangerous for newborns.

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