Babies temp 35.4

[shannonhinton0421]

My 4 months old temp was 35.4 when he was asleep. He was in a vest, baby brow and blanket over him. The room was 23.5 degrees.
I put him on my chest for over an hour wrapped in 3 blankets and his temp still didn't rose his body felt cold. Soon as I wake him up 15 mins later his temp regulates again. I'm so scared of sleeping and anything happen ring to him for being cold.

Is this ‘normal’ for him or just tonight?
How are you taking his temperature?
Forehead, under arm etc?

Where are you feeling on his body that is cold?
You suppose to feel on his chest to get a better idea

I'm not a doctor but I always thought that if they were cold they'd wake up and it's when they're hot that it can cause issues.

However, if they feel cold to the touch and you're worried, especially so young, call 111 and they can assess. Better safe than sorry. I've rung a few times in my toddler's life because I was worried and they've always been very nice about it.

What aort of thermometer are you using to check their temperature?

Thank you everyone, I am using a ear thermometer and an under arm one. My son as not been self for over 12 days now and usually having a high temp in the night 38.4. He has been doctors and hospital but because when he's awake his temp is normal they are saying he's fine. He's not being eating right for over 2 weeks yesterday he drank 11oz all day before he started being poorly he was drinking at least 35oz a day.

Tonight his body was cold, his head l, chest, arm, legs l, everywhere! His temp was 35.4 for over an hour even after being wrapped up in more and more blankets as soon as I wake him up he's back 36.something.
An ambulance has just been as 111 sent them but because he was awake his temp is normal I just don't know what to do.

@shannonhinton0421

My 4 months old temp was 35.4 when he was asleep. He was in a vest, baby brow and blanket over him. The room was 23.5 degrees. I put him on my chest for over an hour wrapped in 3 blankets and his temp still didn't rose his body felt cold. Soon as I wake him up 15 mins later his temp regulates again. I'm so scared of sleeping and anything happen ring to him for being cold.

@shannonhinton0421Definitely get him seen - babies can have difficulty regulating body temp, but if it didn't rise with skin to skin and blankets, and he's cold to touch in a warm room, he needs to be seen urgently.

Does he have any other symptoms eg blue lips, breathing difficulties, lethargic?

No-one will think you're wasting their time so don't hesitate in having him looked at.

At 0.08 you hadnt called anyone

By 0.35 You spoke to 111 and they sent an ambulance , they assessed and had left already and you had already posted

That was quick

Im very surprised the Paramedics didnt take a 4 month old that is poorly, regardless of a temperature

Please dont wrap you baby up with loads of blankets, this is very dangerous

If your concerned take him back to the hospital

As a PP said, the timings seem off - even I dont get through to 111 that quickly on a dedicated line..

However, if you are not happy with things and will spend the night stressing and worrying, pop him in the car and take him to A&E to be seen by a paediatric doctor

how do you mean the ambulance has been, and you don't know what to do ?
did you send it away ?
didn't they urge you to have baby go to hosp for check-up ?
if this is all true, i would be a lot more concerned than you seem to be.

Did the ‘paramedics’ give you no advice???

How dare are you question my timing. This is a place of advise and help and that's what what I was looking looking for. Thank you all.

What did the paramedics say?

What did the paramedics say?

It's got nothing to do with any of you I will not be back for no advise you bunch of mom shamers. I am first time mom looking for advise as like I said I Literally feel helpless. My son is poorly and you all made me feel worse. Going on like detectives and I'm would lie about my sons health and well being.

They told you to change the batteries didn't they

They did not actually, I have 3 thermometers all working perfectly thank you but I'm glad my 4 month old babies health is amusing to you. Sleep well

When did OP say at 00:08 that she hadn’t called anyone? She said she was scared of “anything happen ring” which I assume meant “happening”.
What’s with the time tracing ?

I am I very good mother to my baby boy and how dare any of you doubt that, none of you know me or know the full story of my sons illness. You all make me absolutely sick! Last night I was looking for advise because as stated I have taken him, doctors, hospital, the ambulance has been and he's been seen by 3 health visitors but all everyone says to me is visually he seems fine, when he's awake his temperature is normal it's when he's sleeping it changes dramatically I did not call an ambulance 111 sent the ambulance they came and said he's fine they advised me it could be due to his teething but if his temp drops that low again go straight to hospital or call 999.
I am just telling you this as all these mom shamers putting down moms who are already going through enough, I bet you're also the people posting on Facebook about supporting post natal depression / be kind to others ect...
you can advise and ask questions without being so mean. Next time you comment on another parents profile when they're asking for help just take a quick thought before you do!

@RLOU30

When did OP say at 00:08 that she hadn’t called anyone? She said she was scared of “anything happen ring” which I assume meant “happening”. What’s with the time tracing ?

Thank you x

Hi OP
It looks like PPs weren’t believing your story and may have misread your OP. I don’t think it’s that anyone thinks your a bad mum- not that that makes it okay.
I wish your little boy better

No-one said you were a bad mum!!
Everyone gave you advice!

Dont put words into peoples mouths!

I questioned the times because as i said ‘That was quick’
The paramedics werent there long at all and very quick considering it was a 111 call and they had already left, just an observation

It is VERY unusual for paramedics to not take a baby to hospital
They Normally trust a mothers instincts!

If your worried, take him back to A&E

Yes you asked for advice on here but uv said yourself, his been seen by various doctors, midwifes and paramedics
If your still concerned, back to A&E with him or 999!

• Health visitors

You didnt mention post natal depression and everyone was KIND !!!

I'm not saying I suffer with post natal depression, my point is you don't know people on here and what they are dealing with so maybe think twice before trying to become detective and questioning them and calling them a liar when they are in distress about their baby.

How's your baby this morning OP?

Hope things are ok this morning. Is the anyone who can sit with your baby so you can get some sleep while they are on watch? I have a baby the same age and they can be a worry but it's easier to deal with after some rest.

He's seems to abit better thank you, I've been staying up as late I can to check his temp abd getting up in the night to check it. But he's already eaten 5oz this morning and he hasn't done that for over 2 weeks now so hopefully that's a good sign. His temp was fine during the night lastnight it's just so easy to panic. Thank you xx