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An axillary temperature between 35.5°C and 36.1°C is slightly lower than average but common due to the less accurate nature of armpit measurements.
Since your 6-month-old baby is active and behaving normally, it is highly likely a result of environmental cooling or a minor positioning error.
To ensure accuracy, place the thermometer tip securely in the deep fold of a dry armpit and hold her arm flat against her side.
Try dressing your baby in an extra layer or practicing skin-to-skin contact, then re-check her temperature to see if it rises.
If the reading consistently remains under 36.0°C despite warming, or if she becomes lethargic or feeds poorly, seek prompt medical advice.
Answered2026-09-06 12:46:38
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