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NORMAL TEMP WHEN TAKEN UNDER ARM ?

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littleoldme · 29/06/2009 18:23

I've got a digital thermometer but can't find the info that went with it. DS feeling V hot tem reads 36.8

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FluffyBunnyGoneBad · 29/06/2009 18:27

Is he hot and sweaty (heat hot) or fever hot? IIRC, they are about 1 degree out. If you feel his tummy this should tell you, if it's sweaty it's because of the heat, if it's hot then he has a fever. I'm fairly certain someone will argue over this though. Check his breathing rate aswell, a fever will make him breathe faster and his heart beat faster, the hot weather won't do the same.

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imaynotbeperfectbutimokmummy · 29/06/2009 18:54

Is he poorly? The under arm thermometers are not greatly accurate and tend to under read.
I know what you mean fluffy bunny, there is definately a difference between sweaty hot and temp hot. Although the heat will increase a fever too.

A doctor said to me once that if a child feels hot, that is because they are, they have a fever.

I use a digital ear thermometer, they are the most accuate. Its that or sticking one up the bottom i think.

If you cant lay your hands on another thermometer, go with your instinct. Treat him as if he has a fever. Calpol/calprofen. Cool clothes, etc. If worried, call doctor.

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littleoldme · 29/06/2009 22:02

Many thanks everyone. He was very hot and not sweaty. I gave him some Calpol, he dranks a whole cup of juice and went back to sleep.

I'm pretty sure it's his teeth. He's 18 months and just cutting his first molar. I think they might all becoming at once.

Thanks again for the advice. I think I'm going to buy and ear thermometer tomorrow.

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