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My daughter is 25 days old and her temperature is 99.4 degree f is this temp is considered as normal?
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The normal temp rature for infant or your baby must be 98 .f.
But your baby temperature is 99 .4 .
This is abnormal temp.
She is having fever or some other infection in the body.
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Can you specify where and how you took this temperature? Did you use digital or infrared thermometer? And as a mother myself I have to ask why you checked for temperature in first place. Was she feeling warm to touch?
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If you are taking temperature digitally in underarm etc.. only when temperature is 100degree or more will you require crocin. Higher body temperature is a protective mechanism of immune system so do not worry
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If she gets any accompanying symptoms like running nose, drowsiness, refusing to take feeds, lethargy etc or temperature is higher than 100.. visit your paediatrician
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The normal temperature of human body is 98.6°F, but it varies.
We consider the rise in body temperature as fever if it crosses the mark of 99.4°F when taken orally and 100.4°F when taken rectally. Rectal checking of temperature is done in infants.
And fever is always considered a good sign which shows that the immune system is functioning well.
Infants under 3 months should be taken to doctor if they have fever above 100.5°F.
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As long as child is active and playful, feeding well, urinating proper, passing stools normally, don't panic.
Feed well and maintain proper hygiene.
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Consider going to doctor, if child gets dull and drowsy with fever.
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