Toddler Temperature

My boss usually says that it's high enough to worry and it's not being controlled by OTC medication (Children's Tylenol, Chidren's Advil), bring them to the Docs.

*edit: Boss is a family GP. However, you know your kid best.

I want to say if it gets up to about 103 but can't quite remember. Give tylenol and a bath to lower body temp. Fevers are good, it's the body's way of fighting, but not when they get too high. You can always call the pedi to check but most likely they'll say to bring em in.

I think our pediatrician recommended 100.5. But call the office and talk to the nurse, instead of asking random internet people.

My boys used to spike random, high fevers. I was always told to see if Motrin and/or Tylenol would bring it down, and if it did, not to worry. They said if the fever wouldn't break, no matter what the temp, that's when it was time to go in. Motrin would usually knock the fever down, then after two hours I'd give Tylenol for maintenance until they could have another dose of Motrin. That said, you know your child. If your gut is telling you to take him in, then do it. A high fever can indicate a bacterial infection and he may need some antibiotics.

Call your ped. We don't know your kid's medical history or other symptoms. Depending on what else is going on, your doc might tell you to come in if it's above 100 or might tell you not to worry unless it's 104 and fever reducers aren't helping. Really depends on your kid and a bunch of variables that we aren't privy to.

for a toddler. 104 as long as there aren't any other symptoms.

We have a helpline in England we can call (NHS direct) and I have called on a few occasions in the evening when my kids have had temperatures. My son had a temp of 40 degrees (104 Fahrenheit) once, and they didn't seem concerned. Apparently it's normal for little ones to get high temperatures. I usually alternate calpol (baby paracetamol) and calpofren (baby ibuprofen) to bring a temperature down.

Obviously if you're concerned, go to your GP, or phone an out of hours service.

Does anyone know at what temperature a 2 1/4 year old should be seen by a doctor? My oldest is running quite the temp! thanks!

ETA: NOT seeing medical advice. Just too lazy to look up general guidelines as to what warrents a call.

Call the Dr. Please don't rely on the helpful advice of strangers :ohwell:

Edited to fix typo

104. but try to give a mildly cool bath first