The average infant has a temperature of 37 degrees and does not require cooling treatment.
There are three commonly used forms of temperature measurement: axillary, oral and anal measurements.
Normal body temperature of infants, the normal range of axillary temperature is 36-37 degrees, the normal range of oral temperature is 36.2-37.3 degrees, and the normal range of anal temperature is 36.5-37.5 degrees. Regardless of which method parents use to measure the temperature of the infant, the body temperature of 37 degrees is within the normal range of values, so there is no need to lower the temperature treatment.
Parents are reminded that because the infant’s thermoregulatory center is not yet well developed, the body temperature is easily affected by food, environment, and how much clothing is worn, that is, when the baby has just finished breastfeeding, or is in an environment with a high temperature and is wearing a lot of clothing, the body temperature will rise temporarily, and the environment needs to be adjusted in a timely manner.
If the infant has other abnormal manifestations, parents are advised to bring the child to the hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.