What is the normal temperature for babies in summer? What is the normal temperature for babies in summer?

The human body's temperature will rise in summer, and children's ability to regulate their own temperature is poor, so parents should always pay attention to their children's body temperature to avoid fever and illness, and be sure to find out the specific reasons.

What is the normal temperature for babies in summer?

In fact, the body temperature of newborns is slightly higher than that of adults, especially for premature babies, whose body temperature regulation system is not yet fully developed and whose body temperature regulation function is poor, so their body temperature is easily affected by the ambient temperature and changes. Therefore, we should not think that the baby has a fever just because the body temperature is slightly higher. Generally speaking, the normal armpit temperature of infants in summer is 36℃-37.5℃, and the normal range of anal body temperature is generally 36.5～37.5℃. A body temperature exceeding 37.5℃ is defined as fever, commonly known as fever. It is further divided into: 37.3℃-38℃ is low fever; 38.1℃-39℃ is moderate fever; 39.1℃～41℃ is high fever; and over 41℃ is super high fever. Basically, if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, physical cooling is enough. If it reaches above 38.6, it is a high fever. Physical cooling can be used for low and medium fever, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for high fever. Human body temperature is not affected by air temperature, but axillary temperature is easily affected by the environment. Axillary temperature is affected by many factors, while rectal temperature is the opposite. The body temperature of a newborn is slightly higher than that of an adult. Therefore, for the sake of accuracy, it is recommended that mothers measure the body temperature of infants and young children by measuring the rectal temperature, while slightly older babies can measure the axillary temperature. In addition, the skin should be dry when measuring the body temperature. If the armpit is wet, it should be wiped dry before clamping the thermometer, otherwise the measurement result will be inaccurate. In winter, the baby's body temperature should be measured at least half an hour after entering the room from the outdoors, otherwise the measurement result will be inaccurate.

Rectal measurement: This method is the most accurate in measuring body temperature, but it also has a great physiological stimulation on the baby, so it should be used with caution. When measuring in the anus, the mother should first lubricate the mercury end of the thermometer with baby lubricant or glycerin, and then slowly insert the mercury end of the thermometer into the baby's anus, with a length of about 1.5 cm. At this time, mothers must pinch the upper end of the thermometer with their hands to prevent the thermometer from slipping or breaking. After 3 to 5 minutes, take it out, wipe the thermometer with gauze or soft toilet paper, and read the degree. The normal range of anal body temperature is generally 36.5 to 37.5℃.

What is the normal temperature for a baby?

The baby's body temperature is slightly higher than that of an adult, especially for premature babies, because their body temperature regulation system is not yet fully developed and their body temperature regulation function is poor, so their body temperature is easily affected by the ambient temperature and changes.

Oral temperature: The normal oral temperature of a baby can be 0.5℃ higher than that of an adult, at 36-37.5℃.

Rectal temperature: The normal body temperature of a baby's rectum is 36.8-37.8℃.

Axillary temperature: The average axillary temperature of the baby in spring, autumn and winter is 36.6℃ in the morning and 36.9℃ in the afternoon; in summer it is 36.9℃ in the morning and 37℃ in the afternoon.

Some children may have an armpit temperature above 37°C, especially in summer, accounting for about 50%. Although the body temperature is high, after observation, it can be found that the child does not have any abnormal conditions, so a child with a relatively high body temperature does not necessarily have a fever. Parents can make a judgment based on the actual situation of the child. The baby's body temperature often fluctuates under the influence of certain factors. For example, in the evening, the baby's body temperature is often higher than in the early morning; the baby's body temperature will temporarily rise after eating, crying, and exercising; if the clothes are too thick, the room temperature is too high, etc., the baby's body temperature will also rise. If the baby has this temporary, small fluctuation in body temperature, as long as his general condition is good, he is lively, and has no other symptoms and signs, it should not usually be considered pathological.

What is the baby's temperature considered a fever?

Whether it is oral temperature, axillary temperature or rectal temperature, if it exceeds the normal range by more than 0.5℃, it is called fever. If it does not exceed 38℃, it is called low fever, and if it exceeds 39℃, it is called high fever. It is not necessary to see a doctor if the baby has a slight fever. Mothers can remember that only when the body temperature of babies under 6 months old is higher than 38℃ and that of babies over 6 months old is higher than 38.5℃, should they go to the doctor immediately. If it is below this critical point, physical cooling should be considered first.

A slightly higher temperature in summer does not necessarily mean a fever

First of all, the body temperature of newborns is slightly higher than that of adults, especially for premature babies, whose body temperature regulation system is not yet fully developed and whose body temperature regulation function is poor, so their body temperature is easily affected by the ambient temperature and changes. Therefore, we should not think that the baby has a fever just because the baby's body temperature is slightly higher. The average temperature of the baby's axillary temperature in spring, autumn and winter is: 36.6℃ in the morning and 36.9℃ in the afternoon; 36.9℃ in the morning and 37℃ in the afternoon in summer. Some children may have an axillary temperature above 37℃, especially in summer, accounting for about 50%. Although the body temperature is high, it can be found through observation that the child does not have any abnormal conditions, so children with a higher body temperature do not necessarily have a fever. Parents can make judgments based on the actual situation of the child. In addition, the baby's body temperature often fluctuates under the influence of certain factors. For example, in the evening, the baby's body temperature is often higher than in the early morning; the baby's body temperature will temporarily rise after eating, crying, and exercising; if the clothes are too thick, the room temperature is too high, etc., the baby's body temperature will also rise. If the baby has such a temporary, small fluctuation in body temperature, as long as he is in good general condition, lively and energetic, and has no other symptoms and signs, it should not be considered pathological. In life, parents should not rush to reduce the temperature of their children as soon as they have a fever. In fact, sometimes fever is not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes fever is a normal response to the invasion of viruses and toxins from the outside world, just like tears will wash out sand when sand gets into the eyes. Because the human immune system works most powerfully at a body temperature of 38°C. Therefore, the human body will automatically adjust the body temperature to the most suitable temperature for work to resist external invasion. However, if the child's temperature exceeds 39°C or the high fever does not subside, it is necessary to send the child to the hospital for examination. Such a high fever may cause damage to the human body itself.