Should I Call The Doctor If My Baby Has A Fever
Sooner or later, your new baby will develop a fever. It would be
a rare child who does not come down with some kind of illness
that elevates their temperature. Babies can get fevers for a
variety of reasons, and understanding the whys, can help you
determine if you should call your doctor.
On a warm day, and over-dressed baby, particularly an active or
squirmy one, can become flushed and hot. When their temperature
is taken it is up. The first thing to do is remove some of the
clothing, and place the child in a cool spot to rest or play
quietly. Take their temperature again in 20-30 minutes, if there
are no signs that their distress is increasing. Chances are, it
will be headed back towards normal. Sometimes just a very active
play session in hot weather, can make a toddler