Normal body temperature of newborns 37.3 ℃, usually do not need special treatment, if the temperature rises, or accompanied by other discomforts, need to be dealt with.
The normal body temperature of newborns is between 36.5℃～37.5℃ at the anus; between 36.2℃～37.3℃ at the mouth; between 36.0℃～37.2℃ at the armpit.
As the neonatal thermoregulatory center is not yet well developed, its body temperature is easily changed by external temperature changes, such as room temperature is too high, too thick clothes and blankets, etc., which will lead to the neonatal body temperature rise. Generally do not need special treatment, after a few moments of quiet, their body temperature will drop back to normal.
If the newborn’s body temperature exceeds 37.5 ℃, accompanied by nasal congestion, runny nose, poor mental health and other symptoms, it is considered that it may be caused by a cold. It is necessary to take physical cooling to the newborn baby in time, such as wiping with 33℃~36℃ warm water, etc., while drinking breast milk in moderation to supplement water. It is also necessary to measure the body temperature regularly and treat the symptoms.
When newborns have uncomfortable symptoms, they should go to the hospital immediately to identify the cause of the disease and receive treatment as early as possible.