When to take baby in for fever?
My newborn baby feels a bit warm, and I'm not sure if it's just normal or if it's a fever. It's my first time, so I'm very careful. When should I take my baby to the doctor for a fever?
My newborn baby feels a bit warm, and I'm not sure if it's just normal or if it's a fever. It's my first time, so I'm very careful. When should I take my baby to the doctor for a fever?
Look, with babies, you can't take chances. If the fever is really high, like above 102°F (39°C) and not coming down with paracetamol, especially for a very young baby, take them to the doctor. Don't wait. If they're under 3 months and have any fever, just go. Better safe than sorry, bhai.
Oh, fever in babies is always scary! My paediatrician always told me that if my baby was under 3 months and had any fever, it was an immediate doctor visit. For older babies, if the fever goes above 102°F or if it doesn't respond to medicine, or if they seem very lethargic, not eating, or having trouble breathing, then it's time to go. Trust your gut, momma.
Beta, when little ones have fever, our hearts ache. If the baby is very small, say under three months, and has any warmth, just take them to the doctor. For slightly older children, if the fever is very high and they are not playing or eating, and look very dull, then also don't delay. God bless the child.
Aye, children and fever, it's a common worry for all mothers. In our times, we used to just give ghutti and keep them warm. But now, with so many things, it's good to be cautious. If the baby is very little and the fever is stubborn, or if they seem too sleepy and not active at all, then it's wise to consult the doctor. Don't panic, but don't delay either.
Ho na, baby ko fever aaye toh tension toh aata hi hai. My kids, when they were small, if the fever was very high, like 102 F or more, and they were not playing or eating at all, then I would take them. And if it's a really tiny baby, like under 3 months, then for any fever, doc ko dikhana better hai. Better to be safe, haan na?
Ah, baby fever. It's like a tiny alarm going off in your house every few hours. My wife and I learned that if it's a really young baby, under three months, any fever means a doctor's visit, no questions asked. For older ones, if the thermometer hits 102°F and stays there, or if they just look utterly miserable, that's our cue. Otherwise, a little Crocin and some prayers, right?
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Ugh, seeing a baby with fever is the worst. My cousin just had her baby, and she was told by her pediatrician to take the baby in if it's under 3 months and has ANY fever. For older babies, if the temp is super high (like over 102F) or if they seem really sick and sleepy, then it's a good idea to see the doc. Don't delay it!
Haan bhai, baby ka fever toh tension deta hai na. If the baby is super small, like under 3 months, for any fever, straight to doc. For slightly bigger kids, if it's 102°F se upar, ya fir they are not eating, not playing, just lying dull, toh definitely dikhao. Bas zyada wait mat karna.
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