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BABY'S HEAD IS HOT
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My baby is 10 months old.
His forehead and head is always hot but rest of body has normal temperature.
Anything worry for that.
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Fever tends to produce a warm feel throughout. Not just on forehead. It may be because of influence of environmental temperature as head is the most exposed part in our body. Can be due to dehydration as well. Give ur child plenty of water to drink..
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This can remain up to 2 year of life. Whenever you feel baby is warm I suggest document temperature in axilla. Normal temperature is 98.6 F.
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Heads are relatively warmer in infants. As long as ur baby is feeding well and is active no need to worry.
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If baby has any other symptoms like lethargic,not feeding well or flu like symptoms consult a pediatrician.
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Respected ma’am
In a 10 month old baby the forehead and abdomen may be warm to touch. This is usually normal
Always check your baby’s temperature using a good thermometer if you have any doubts
Also if his activity and appetite is good there is nothing to worry
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Keep your baby comfortable especially in summer climates
Continue breastfeeding and increase fluid intake
Consult your Pediatrician if your baby has other symptoms like cough or cold
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Dr. Kedarnath Vallapureddy
Pediatrician
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Kindly relay on thermometer..
Its seen untill 2 yrs
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