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His body feels warm and temp 98.6
My 1.4 yrs old son usually feels hot around neck and forehead and temperatures ranges between 98.3-98.6-im worried about this and should I give paracetamol if I think body is feeling hot .
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Hello, I understand your concern
Right now, this does not indicate fever or illness. Warm skin alone is normal in many toddlers.
This commonly happens due to:
Active play or running around
Warm room temperature
Wearing extra clothes
Teething (can cause warmth but not true fever)
Body’s normal heat regulation—skin can feel warm even when internal temperature is normal
Next Steps
Keep the child in light cotton clothes
Ensure good ventilation / fan
Offer fluids frequently (water, milk)
Let him rest for a bit if he was active
Health Tips
Red flags:
Temperature becomes ≥100.4°F
Child becomes irritable, very sleepy, not feeding, vomiting, breathing fast
Rash, persistent crying, or reduced urine output
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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