Fever in Newborn - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

Teraina · 10-05-2007, 06:34 PM

My DD was born 10 days ago. I'm new at this so I'm not sure when things are serious. She's had a runny nose all day and has a fever of 100 degrees. The paper says to call if it's a 100.4 or higher. She's been eating but will only eat about five minutes every three or four hours. What should I do??

baj406 · 10-05-2007, 06:51 PM

Watch how many wet diapers she has. The main concern when they're sick, ESPECIALLY if they have diarrhea or vomiting is dehydration. If she has a drop in the number of wet diapers you'll want to get her to a dr to check for dehydration. If her fever goes above 100.4, of course, call the doctor. I hope she feels better soon.

Sherri-Lynne · 10-05-2007, 07:17 PM

My DS was sick at 1 month old. We were at the hospital and they told us to bring in any baby that is younger than 3 months in with a fever over 99.5. There body cannot fight the fever and I was told not to give any baby tylonel or anything. So that is what they told me. I hope your DD gets better soon and watch for the dehyration. Good luck Sherri

Teraina · 10-05-2007, 09:48 PM

I called her doctor and he said to bring her in tomorrow. But then about an hour after I got off the phone with him. I noticed her eyes are really really swollen, red and very watery. Do you think this is just a cold or something else?? Thanks for your replies.

Sherri-Lynne · 10-05-2007, 11:46 PM

I would call the doctor again or go in to the hospital. Better safe than sorry. Sherri