A one-year-old child’s temperature is 36.2°C while sleeping and rises to 37.2°C upon waking—indicating a fever.
Disease description:
My baby isn’t experiencing any discomfort, but his body temperature rises upon waking—indicating a fever. For a one-year-old, the temperature is 36.2°C while sleeping and rises to 37.2°C upon waking—is this considered a fever?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Li Xuemei
This body temperature falls within the normal range, so there’s no need to worry excessively. Generally, a fever is considered present only when the temperature exceeds 37.5°C. Simply monitor your child’s temperature closely, ensure they drink plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and flush toxins from the body. Also, pay attention to whether your child is dressed appropriately—neither too warmly nor too lightly. Regarding diet, it’s advisable to offer light, easily digestible foods.
