Dr, 111 or monitor???

[Needingsupportplease]

10 month old has been abit off it yesterday but is teething so didnt think much to it, her temp was creeping up to 37-37.4 gave her calpol which brought it down, put her to bed once I was sure she was safe. Shes woke up this morning temp is 38.6 and shes really unsettled and whingey, I've given her calpol and shes asleep on me atm havent rechecked temp yet. 111 or ring DRs? Just want to know how to manage temperature, when is too high, what to do if.. etc

38.6 is not a very high fever.
fever essentially is a good thing, it helps the body fight infections, but if dc is uncomfortable it's appropriate to give medicine.
keep baby cool, strip down to vest&nappy, lots of cuddles and offer milk often.

nhs advice on how to treat a fever in children

It’s totally fine to seek reassurance and advice from a medical professional if you’re worried about your child.
I would try your gp first. They’ll most likely give you a helpful phone consultation.

There’s some useful guidance here...
www.nhs.uk/conditions/fever-in-children/
Don’t give ibuprofen though-the advice is to avoid with suspected coronavirus.

Cross posted with wooden.

wooden just be careful posting that link because it says you can use ibuprofen. That’s not appropriate for fever linked to coronavirus.

Don’t give ibuprofen though-the advice is to avoid with suspected coronavirus.

this is a myth.

Thankyou. Yeah I've read nhs guidance just worrying tbh never had anything like this apart from when she was born with sepsis and we had to stay at hosp which isn't helping my anxiety. I'm more concerned over feeling unsure when to act (when is temp too high/dangerous, where do we go with this corona stuff, I want to protect her from it but dont want to spread it if she has it)

There is currently no scientific evidence establishing a link between ibuprofen and worsening of COVID‑19

wooden I agree that there’s no strong evidence, but the official advice is not to use ibuprofen. Paracetamol should be used instead.

www.gov.uk/government/news/ibuprofen-use-and-covid19coronavirus

From the nhs coronavirus website...

Wooden, there's no evidence because there hasn't been time to do the study! In this case anecdotal evidence has been enough for the official advice to be to avoid ibuprofen.

I haven't given ibuprofen anyway and wasnt really intending to... can the debate go elsewhere please

Day 4 of fever, whingey and not herself at all. Had 2 doctor telephone consultations and have an appointment later today :( my poor baby.

Oh I hope your poor baby feels much better soon. Take care OP.

Thankyou its heartbreaking shes just not with it and so quiet :( never seen her like this. Nights are shocking too, wakes every hour screaming

Any chance it is ear related?

She hasnt touched them at all so unsure hoping dr will check ears, throat and chest

What did the doctor say? Sending hugs it’s so hard when little ones are poorly. My son always gets a temperature when he cuts a new tooth! Every time. Hope your little one gets better really soon x

She is teething but keep getting told that's not true (temp and teeth!) But its defo something more she looks awful. Dr thinks its viral and has given her some antibiotics and just said to keep temperature down for 24hours and if no better ring back (will be 111 as it's the weekend!) I feel so useless and exhausted 😞

My GP sent me this link, which is is useful and clear what0-18.nhs.uk/parentscarers/worried-your-child-unwell

They think its viral but gave antibiotics? This just sounds like a normal childhood illness, I really wouldn't worry

Why have they given antibiotics if they think it’s viral?

No idea but they have. I didnt even question just happy to try anything to be honest to make her better

Thankyou @Needsomegoodnews

In hospital with suspected sepsis

Sending hugs and hoping you’re both ok