I have a 8 month old, she has a fever of like 100.3 to 101, what should i do, or what can i do to lower her fever?

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Asked by Anonymous at 12:13 AM on Feb. 14, 2012 in Babies (0-12 months)

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  • Its kind of cold here but i dont want to cover her up too much because i feeld shes going to get too hot, but if i dont cover her enough her hands and feet feel cold. I dont know what to do at this time
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 12:18 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

  • You can give tylenol but I personally do not give anything unless the fever is persistent, reaches 103.4 or there is pain. 101 is teetering on low grade. Does she have any other symptoms to be concerned about?
    But_Mommie

    Answer by But_Mommie at 12:27 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • She has a bit of a runny nose kind of like a cold and she has a little diarrea as well
    Anonymous

    Comment by Anonymous (original poster) at 12:38 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

  • Yeah *I* personally would not worry too much at this point. I would just make sure she stayed hydrated and comfort her as much as possible.
    But_Mommie

    Answer by But_Mommie at 12:43 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • This is not a bad fever but you can give her a little tylenol or baby motrin. Both will work. Put baby in lightweight cotton or whatever is normal for sleep time but nothing that is overly hot or doesn't breathe. Do you have a sleep sack? Anyway, sounds like a virus but I wouldn't worry until the fever goes up like but mommie says.
    jeanclaudia

    Answer by jeanclaudia at 1:30 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • I'm going to guess teething. Tylenol is good for fevers up to 101, Advil or motrin for fevers 101 and above.
    PartyGalAnne

    Answer by PartyGalAnne at 3:07 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • I would just give infant tylenol and see if the mild fever breaks, if you are concerned you could always put your mind at ease and call the babys doctor they can tell ya whats best! hope your little one feels better soon!
    mommie_of02

    Answer by mommie_of02 at 8:56 AM on Feb. 14, 2012

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  • let it run its's course; let her nurse as much as she wants; give her a sippy cup with cool water
    rkoloms

    Answer by rkoloms at 4:41 PM on Feb. 14, 2012

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