fever and teething?? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

hugs28 · 05-08-2006, 07:24 PM

can anyone tell me what fever temps your babies got during teething, did it get worse before a tooth? my ds had congestion for 3 nights, and this morning had 101 fever and tonight 102.5 I gave him tylenol, which helps, he was just at docs saturday and was fine, now either teething or sick, any suggestions. thanks

friday13 · 05-08-2006, 07:48 PM

I am a first time - so what do I know??? I can only tell ya what my pediatrician told me - teething does NOT bring on fevers..... that is what he said... ???? I always thought it did - ....

hugs28 · 05-08-2006, 08:16 PM

I think they all differ, as some in our office will say they can, and some will say no lol, who knows

roxyfoxy · 05-08-2006, 08:34 PM

A low grade fever is acceptable, not a high temp. DS has been cutting teeth left and right for 2 months. He has 3 at the moment and one popping out any time now. His temp is around 99.1-99.8 when its clsoe to cutting.

kierrasmommy · 05-08-2006, 10:48 PM

Congestion and teething can cause ear infections which can cause fevers...I'd go in again and get that ruled out just to be safe. But keep using the Tylenol to bring the fever down...I know once DD had a fever and Tylenol brought it down a bit but not much so I took her in and they gave her Advil and her temp came down so if Tylenol isn't working maybe try some infant Advil. Goodluck.