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Overheating toddler - advice please

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Twigletto · 27/04/2012 23:02

I left my 2yo in the car today to finish his sleep. He woke after 15 mins crying ( that is normal) but was baking hot and sweating. I realised that I am the world's worst mother as he had his mac on and so had obviously got too hot. It wasn't a hot day at all but these Macy's aren't breathable I guess. So I stripped him and he cooled down quickly. He refused a drink. He was really cranky all afternoon but is teething so I put it down to that. He ate a really good dinner. He had a bath and was quite happy. Tonight he has been in bed and has twice asked for a drink and I have since heard him drinking his water. It is normally difficult to get him to drink.

I realise that he did overheat earlier, but is the thirst a sign of a this having damaged him in some way? And the crankiness could have been stomach cramps? His temp was 35.9 when I just did it in his ear. He feels fine tote touch and is now sleeping soundly,

Do I take him to a dr or just calm down and see how he is in the morning? Sorry - very first post, just a bit worried....

For the record, I won't be leaving him to sleep in the car again!

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MoonlightandRoses · 27/04/2012 23:10

The extra thirst may have been as a result of overheating, or it may be due to the teething, or both - they can lose quite a bit of fluid through dribbling.

Either way, if he ate well, has water available, and is now asleep with no temp, then don't think there's any need to bring him to the GP immediately (or even in the morning).

Glad he seems fine again now.

Beamur · 27/04/2012 23:15

If you're parked in a safe place, don't fret about letting him sleep in the car - I did it loads with my DD. Just make sure there is some ventilation and loosen off any clothes likely to make them too hot.
He probably doesn't need to see a GP, but see how he is in the morning.

Twigletto · 27/04/2012 23:16

Thank you guys - I can go to sleep now!

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