Teething

[ChaCha]

Hi,

DS who is 21 weeks had temperature of over 38. Have called NHS waiting for phone call. He is showing all the signs of teething, red cheeks, very warm, irritable, fist/finger constantly in mouth, wakes himself up crying in pain/frustration. Have been giving him Nelsons Powders and have just given him 2.5ml of paracetemol suspension.

Does this sound like teething? And is a temperature normal? Just confirming (putting mind at rest) while i wait for this call.

Thanks x

[Donk]

The paediatrician said to me that the only thing a baby should get when teething is teeth..........
however many parents will tell you that their lo always got a temperature/ diarrhoea/nappy rash.
(We were lucky, ds just got teeth)
If you are concerned about the temperature you have done the right thing. Trust yourself.

[MadameDeMars]

Yes it can be.

you can also give nurofen for children 2 hrs after giving calpol. This should help keep the temperature down.

Also, strip baby down and sponge him with a cloth using tepid water. Not hot, tepid!

[Wembley]

Could be teething but a really high temperature could suggest a possible viral infection. Either way you are doing all the right things. If temp won't go down you could give him a cool bath, poor little boy. You must be feeling pretty awful too!

[ChaCha]

Ta .. still waiting

[MadameDeMars]

I hope they call soon and that all is well.

Don't forget to post and let us know. I might not check back until the morning, but it would be good to know that your wee one is okay.