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Hellobee Boards Topic: If your baby's temp was 99.5.... https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 16:54:24 +0000 tequiero21 on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846563 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:42:44 +0000 tequiero21 846563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don't normally give Tylenol unless its over 100 and baby looks miserable. But if he's miserable at 99.5, I'd try to give him some... Hope he feels better! MrsRcCar on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846395 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:25:54 +0000 MrsRcCar 846395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @TurtleDoves: Sorry to hear your LO is sick! I hope he feels better soon! I don't really have a suggestion on how to make him feel better, aside from what the other ladies have already suggested. *Big hugs* googly-eyes on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846379 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:19:04 +0000 googly-eyes 846379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @TurtleDoves: I think Id just give Tylenol to bring the temp down and help with the sore throat. Humidifier, nosefrida, saline, baby rub. My LO luckily hasn't been sick yet so I can't say I'm speaking from experience but those are the things I have ready to go. Hugs! Hope he's feeling better soon! MrsF on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846371 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:16:03 +0000 MrsF 846371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Turtledoves: Sorry that he's been so miserable! That's so hard to watch. Sounds like you did the right thing with the Tylenol. I hope your night is uneventful! CupQuakeWalk on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846340 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:01:47 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 846340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @wheres_c: it's very low. Like, enough to make him feel miserable but not sick enough for the doctor's visit. It's that awkward place where basically I have to try a bunch of natural remedies (hit bath, saline spray, cold compress..) @MrsF: he's sweating bullets...it's weird. But, we have half a dose of Tylenol and he went to sleep. Fingers crossed that tonight won't be too crazy! heffalump on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846237 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:35:45 +0000 heffalump 846237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Tylenol and try to keep a cold cloth on her head. But obviously that's not easy. MrsF on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846153 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:14:42 +0000 MrsF 846153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If it doesn't get any higher I wouldn't worry about it. Assuming it's accurate 99.5 wouldn't be considered a fever. Does he feel very warm to you? wheres_c on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-846124 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:04:36 +0000 wheres_c 846124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I thought 99.5 was normalish? B had this the other day and I considered it normal. loveisstrange on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845852 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:06:58 +0000 loveisstrange 845852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @TurtleDoves: its the only time shes cuddly, so its a catch 22, i guess. matador84 on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845846 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:04:55 +0000 matador84 845846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @TurtleDoves: higher than lower. i learned this from a peds nurse! CupQuakeWalk on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845843 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:04:22 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 845843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @matador84: ear! Off in which direction? sorrycharlie on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845837 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:02:19 +0000 sorrycharlie 845837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I did tylenol and vapor bath when LO was sick in January...poor little man!! :( matador84 on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845816 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:55:16 +0000 matador84 845816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I would just give tylenol also. are you taking a rectal temp or ear temp? sometimes ear can be a little off and rectal is more accurate. CupQuakeWalk on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845810 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:52:45 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 845810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @zippylef: I wish E was cuddly was sick:( he is the opposite. Just wants for no one to touch him! @LizSmith: oh yeah the shower trick...I think I have some vapor bath soap too! runsyellowlites on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845809 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:52:34 +0000 runsyellowlites 845809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ If P is really cranky I'll give her Tylenol even if she doesn't have a temp (it's also a pain reliever)... for temp only I rarely give it. yoursilverlining on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845806 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:51:37 +0000 yoursilverlining 845806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Lots of hugs, lots of rocking in the rocking chair holding her against my chest, cool teether if it's related to teething, lots of gentle back rubs and joint rubs. Torchwood on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845802 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:50:01 +0000 Torchwood 845802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Personally, I wouldn't do anything about the fever itself. It's your body's way of killing off infection, and as long as it's not dangerously high it's actually a good thing. As for making him feel better, not really sure beyond lots of cuddles and maybe something cool or extra warm (not hot) to try and sooth his throat? Or maybe a shower with him to let the steam help with coughing. Lots of hugs for you both and fingers crossed it will pass quickly! loveisstrange on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845800 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:49:38 +0000 loveisstrange 845800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Awww, poor baby. I hope he starts feeling better! C and I do alot of cuddling under the blankets when shes feeling under the weather. I will usually give her a dose of something too. She generally just wants to layo n my chest all day though. CupQuakeWalk on "If your baby's temp was 99.5...." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-your-babys-temp-was-995#post-845797 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:47:22 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 845797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ What would you do to make them feel better? When we went in this morning, the doctor said unless it hits 100, not to go in. He made sure LOs ears and chest were ok. Said he has a cold and it is all upper respiratory and not to worry. He recommended to keep baby's nose clear with saline and the respirator. He said los sore throat was probably causing the pain & crying. Other than that....nothing. I wonder what to do to help us get through this tear free? He is miserable! Crying and whining all day with a bad cough and runny nose. Eta: temp was 97.9 at pediatrician's office and *now* (6h later) it is 99.5.