Baby tired upset and 40 degree temp

[amandalk91]

The past two days my 11 month old girl has had a temp of 40.4 and is just upset all the time and wants to sleep most of the day. It's gotten hot here all of a sudden in Liverpool but I don't know if it's just the heat that's bothering her? What would you say? She's been having calpol but the temp only ever drops slightly and then goes back up

[AnotherStitchInTime]

You need to take her to see OOH GP ASAP, that is a very high temperature, often a sign of a bacterial infection. Phone 111 they can get you an appointment or advise you of nearest walk in service.

[LittleNelle]

Definitely Dr today.

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

She needs to be seen by a gp this afternoon. I hope she feels better soon.

[HelsinkiLights]

Your child's temperature is very high & the sleepiness is worrying.
You need a Dr to see her today.
It may be something like a ear infection or a bad summer cold or it could be something far more serious.
Take her to see a Dr today.

[amandalk91]

Thank you for all of your replies. We took her to the walk in and they took a urine sample, and told us its most likely a UTI so gave antibiotics. So fingers crossed she will feel a bit better soon

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

poor little sausage, well done. Hopefully they will kick in soon.

[AnotherStitchInTime]

Oh poor thing. Glad you took her in. Antibiotics for a uti usually kick in quite quickly. Hope she feels better soon.

[HelsinkiLights]

Glad she was seen & sorted. Antibiotics should kick in soon & she'll soon feel better.