What Is a Baby’s Normal Body Temperature?
Disease description:
My baby is five months old. Today, his/her temperature consistently reads 37.5°C. I myself have a fever, so I’d like to ask: What is a baby’s normal body temperature?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Xiaorong
Normal body temperature ranges from 36°C to 37°C. A temperature above 37°C but below 38.5°C is considered low-grade fever, which may indicate a bacterial or viral infection in the child. We recommend that parents take their child to a pediatric hospital for evaluation before administering any medication. At present, antipyretics are not required; instead, physical cooling methods should be employed.
