1. What is the standard for baby body temperature?
In medicine, body temperature standards are different for people of different ages. For babies, body temperature standards need to be strictly controlled. Generally speaking, a normal baby\’s body temperature should be between 36.5℃-37.5℃.
2. How to measure baby’s temperature correctly?
In order to correctly measure the baby\’s temperature, we need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Choose a suitable measurement method: You can use electronic thermometer or infrared ear temperature and other tools for measurement.
2. Choose the appropriate site: Usually, the anus, oral cavity and armpit are commonly used measurement sites. Among them, the anus is the most accurate.
3. Pay attention to the measurement time: It is best to measure when the baby is awake, and do not measure immediately after letting the baby eat or drink milk.
3. What should you do when you have a high fever?
If your baby has a high fever (ie, over 38°C), parents should take the following measures:
1. Timely cooling: You can use physical cooling methods (such as body scrubbing) or pharmaceutical cooling methods (such as antipyretics) to cool down.
2. Pay attention to observation: High fever may cause convulsions, shortness of breath, etc. in babies. Parents should observe and consult a doctor in time.
4. What are the common symptoms of abnormal body temperature?
In addition to high fever, there are the following common symptoms of abnormal body temperature:
1. Hypothermia: If the baby\’s body temperature is lower than 36°C, he may experience drowsiness, slow heartbeat, etc.
2. Persistent fever: If the baby\’s body temperature is above 37.5°C for several consecutive days, it may be caused by infection or other diseases.
3. Periodic fever: If the baby has fever every once in a while, it may be caused by some infectious or autoimmune diseases.
5. How to prevent abnormal body temperature in babies?
In order to prevent babies from having abnormal body temperature, we can start from the following aspects:
1. Maintain environmental hygiene: Cleaning the room regularly and changing bedding can effectively prevent infection.
2. Reasonable feeding: Feeding in moderation and avoiding overfeeding can reduce problems such as indigestion in babies.
3. Pay attention to seasonal changes: Keep warm in winter and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun in summer.
6. Summary
The standard baby body temperature is 36.5℃-37.5℃. To correctly measure body temperature, you need to choose the appropriate method and location, and pay attention to the measurement time. If your baby develops high fever or other symptoms of abnormal body temperature, parents should take prompt measures and consult a doctor. In order to prevent abnormal body temperature, we can start from aspects such as environmental sanitation, reasonable feeding and paying attention to seasonal changes.
