is a low temperature a reason to worry?

[misdee]

dd2 has slept loads today (as well dd3 is ill). took her temp earlier and it was 34degrees. her usual temp is around 36.8 ( i have taken all the kids temps when well, so have a base reading to comapre against). i put extra blankets on her.

How old is she?

she is 3yrs old.

Hope she's ok misdee (thought I was weird taking my kids's temps when they're normal, feel less so now)

I often wonder about low temps...

No idea, but hope all ok, just worrying about my dd's high temp so can sympathise with worry.

Firstly check your thermometer do your own temp to get an idea it's reading ok. If it is low temps can indicate children are unwell and a bit dehydtated make sure she has a big drink and wrap her up well and re take it in an hour or so.

I think the extra blanket is the best idea, and a warm drink, not sure if it is anything to worry about, but avoid direct heat, ie, hot water bottle, hot bath etc.

i'd call nhs direct (0845 46 47) just to see what they have to say. i wouldn't worry as much with it going lower but there must be a reason for it and if she has got lots of layers on and temperature goes back to normal it could suddenly shoot up. is there anything else that you've noticed to be not quite right with her today?

just sleepy and a bit dopey really.

she is up to 35.2 now.

hopefully it'll keep coming up now but you'll have to keep an eye on her so that she doesn't suddenly over heat. make sure she eats and drinks well tomorrow (maybe try readybreak it claims it's central heating for kids!). i hope she feels better soon.

If a bub has ear wax or fluid in the ears a tympanic thermometer can give a false low reading, I tend to use thermometers as a guide but nothing beats a mother sence of touch, you know when your child is cool, or warm.