Fortunately, those discomforts are behind me now (although I vow to never, ever forget the challenges of the third trimester, just in case I am ever stricken
with Baby Fever again years from now) and my recovery has been a joyous time of healing, snuggling, nursing and marveling.
Not to be confused
with baby fever, medical interventions can cause a mother to develop maternal fever.
Not exact matches
These are not life - saving skills like how to treat a high
fever, but rather revelatory concepts, such as things you can do
with a kitchen sponge to entertain a
baby.
It is very frustrating to have a small
baby with a
fever.
This is because the
baby comes
with a low immune system, so there is a high possibility of
fever.
If your
baby has a
fever, he's probably uncomfortable even
with a clear nose.
While it seems to some people like you are being over-protective, if it helps keep your
baby from getting sick
with a
fever, ending up in the emergency room and needing a spinal tap, then you will be glad that you kept your
baby in and waited a few months before showing her off and taking her out.
If your pediatrician gives the OK, you can treat your
baby's
fever with a number of over-the-counter pain reliever /
fever reducer products.
If your
baby is grunting
with every breath, has a blue tongue or lips, or a
fever, these could be signs of a more serious respiratory condition and you should contact your pediatrician immediately.
Parent alerts are sent when
baby has higher breathing patterns associated
with high
fever or abnormal breathing.
Before giving
fever reducers to your
baby under 3 months, check
with your pediatrician.
In fact, even when my
babies have a
fever, I find that putting them against my body heat seems to help their temperature regulate, though I generally strip them naked and go
with a
baby carrier
with lighter fabric like my Boba Air.
Here's what you'll need for daily
baby care, and to be prepared for dealing
with rash,
fever, and other
baby ailments.
Forget Pesky
Fevers If you're in super mom mode, you know fevers are just part of life with a
Fevers If you're in super mom mode, you know
fevers are just part of life with a
fevers are just part of life
with a
baby.
Mommy tool belt tip: Always have a thermometer handy
with a supply of extra batteries, because
babies are notorious for spiking
fevers in the middle of the night.
Fever medication will not work in the case of heat related illness and could cause issues
with baby's body.
Also let your provider know if your
baby has a
fever with the rash or if the rash seems painful, is bright red, or has blisters.
Additional causes of
fever in
babies can include reacting to a vaccine or becoming overheated due to being outdoors during a hot day or being over-dressed
with too many layers.
As
with any breastfeeding concern, be sure to consult your doctor or IBCLC first, especially if you are experiencing a
fever or you are concerned about your
baby's health.
Babies with very high temperatures always need medication to reduce their
fever.
It is also common for
babies with fevers to be crankier than they usually are.
In most cases
babies with fevers will have caught some sort of viral infection like a cold.
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Pain Relievers: Infant Tylenol and Motrin can help a fussy
baby with a
fever, but always make sure to follow the dosing recommendations set forth by your provider.
If your
baby has a sibling or a parent
with an allergic condition (including hay
fever, eczema, allergic asthma, or food allergy), he's more likely to have a food allergy.
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While some
babies with a blood infection become fussy or lethargic, sometimes the only symptom is a
fever.
If these reasons are related to health (intestinal colic,
fever, earache, etc.) decide then
with your pediatrician what to do during the day, so that the discomfort did not disturb the
baby at night.
Well, if you suspect that your
baby might have a
fever and you go to take their temperature like you would your own, sticking the thermometer under their tongue, then you will likely wind up
with a false reading.
Additionally, some
babies go through the teething process
with no apparent symptoms, so if your
baby has problems sleeping or a
fever but no other teething signs, talk to her doctor about what else could be causing her symptoms.
Young
babies with fevers may need blood and urine tests to determine whether there's a bacterial infection and a spinal tap to see if it's meningitis.
If your
baby seems very uncomfortable and sponging doesn't do the trick,
fever - reducing medication is a good way to go —
with some important caveats:
«If a newborn's breathing truly is labored
with congestion, if it persists more than six weeks or if a
baby under 3 months of age has a
fever associated
with it,» says Dr. Brown.
While most grunting is normal, if your
baby is grunting
with every breath, has a
fever, or appears to be in distress, see your doctor.
If you have a partner, consider pumping to give yourself a break if you need it and if your
baby seems to be displaying extreme signs of irritability, a
fever, or change in behavior, you may also want to schedule a check - up to make sure there is nothing else going on
with your little one.
It wasn't all too long ago when physicians were deniably spreading puerperal
fever, extracting every
baby with forceps and cutting every woman's perineum, killing many
baby's and mothers iatrogentically.
Long ago some people used to believe that the best
baby fever treatment was rubbing a
baby down
with alcohol to help lower the temperature.
Bottom Line: This is a really good quality thermometer
with a lot of options included besides the obvious «does my
baby have a
fever?».
Regardless of which treatment route you take, make sure that you keep an eye on your
baby's
fever and stay in contact
with your doctor.
See a doctor... If your child has a
fever above 104 °F (or your
baby 3 months or younger has a
fever of 100.4 °F or higher), is in severe pain, exhibits signs of dehydration, or if OTC medications aren't helping
with the symptoms.
Fever over 100.4 º F (38º C) during labor is five times more likely overall for women using an epidural; 44 this rise in temperature is more common in women having their first babies, and more marked with prolonged exposure to epidurals.45 For example, in one study, 7 percent of first - time mothers laboring with an epidural were feverish after six hours, increasing to 36 percent after 18 hours.46 Maternal fever can have a significant effect on the baby (see be
Fever over 100.4 º F (38º C) during labor is five times more likely overall for women using an epidural; 44 this rise in temperature is more common in women having their first
babies, and more marked
with prolonged exposure to epidurals.45 For example, in one study, 7 percent of first - time mothers laboring
with an epidural were feverish after six hours, increasing to 36 percent after 18 hours.46 Maternal
fever can have a significant effect on the baby (see be
fever can have a significant effect on the
baby (see below).
HFMD usually comes
with a
fever and a sore throat, so give acetaminophen or, for
babies over 6 months, ibuprofen.
Make an appointment
with your
baby's doctor if the rash gets worse despite several days of home treatment, is severe or occurs along
with a
fever.
Some sources do suggest offering water to a formula fed
baby when it is very hot outside (though
baby may prefer to get extra water from more frequent feeding), or when
baby is sick
with a
fever (consult
baby's doctor for guidelines).
Buckets of drool, cranky
babies, and sometimes rashes or low - grade
fevers to go
with it.
Did you know... along
with drooling, fussiness, restlessness at night and biting down on anything and everything in sight, your
baby can actually break a
fever from teething.
«This is because during the first 6 to 8 weeks, the
baby's immune system is still developing,» Dr. Fairbrother explains, «making them at risk for serious infections that coincide
with fever.»
If your
baby has a minor illness,
with or without a
fever, he should still get the vaccine.
Not only will regular feedings
with baby formula keep them strong during these feverish times, they can help bring the
fever down.