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what is a normal temperature for toddlers

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mehdismummy · 25/04/2008 15:59

if you take it with a forehead thermometer?

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Tiggiwinkle · 25/04/2008 16:04

Depends which type you have I think-some forehead thermometers "convert" it to show what it would be in the mouth.
It should be around 37C anyway, but if the child has a very sweaty head it may affect the temp reading.

SquonkTheBeerGuru · 25/04/2008 16:05

36.5

Is he poorly? Has he caught dd2's illness by wi fi osmosis?

How is he?

mehdismummy · 25/04/2008 16:08

it does not convert it but my ds was 37 and urbandryad ds 36.8

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mehdismummy · 25/04/2008 16:12

no he has a runny nose and his head does not feel hot. How is dd? Tell dd1 will post that thing tomorrow. You online tonight?

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SquonkTheBeerGuru · 25/04/2008 16:13

just googled it, and it says that the normal body temp is 36.1 - 37.8

(hang on, you've been my expert on toddler temps for the last few days.... whaddya mean you don't know??? )

SquonkTheBeerGuru · 25/04/2008 16:14

dd2 is WAAAAAAY better. The ABs have really helped. She's not quite right yet, but definitely on the way.

Will let dd1 have a surprise when they arrive

Shall be on-line for a while tonight, dp will be giving the kids a bath and putting them to bed, so I 'll be around while he's doing that.

Probably about 8 ish.

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