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I am a worrywart so 104 would scare me. We've only ever gotten in the 102s and I give Tylenol for that (to both myself and LO!)

Glad he is able to sleep a but though and hopefully he is better soon!

If he's lethargic and unsteady I would take him in right away. Like not even call. Just show up. It's not always the temp to consider, but behavior as well. Those two combined would be cause for concern.

Oh no, poor E! I'd take him based on his behavior, that would scare me. Big hugs

It wouldn't worry me... but I tend to be more laid back... and since I've been in school, I've learned so much about why fevers are beneficial and how they help the body - so I worry less. Although there are some personality side effects at 105+, the biggest issues don't arise unless it's even higher than that. I usually end up using tylenol only when it's bedtime and I need to get him comfortable to sleep. it's of course always a good idea to bring him in just to be on the safe side.

I'm so sorry you're going through this Even though I tell myself that it means the body is doing what it's supposed to - it's still hard to see your baby in pain.

I worry when he's not acting like himself (lethargic, unsteady, etc.), regardless of the temp.
I'd try a bath and plenty of fluids. Poor little guy hope he feels better!

I would worry at 104. I sometimes wait an hour to see if the tylenol will break the fever a bit before taking her in.

I hope E feels better soon!

It's probably an ear infection but yes, I would be worried. I take LO to the dr/urgent care/er for anything over 101. It has always meant ear infection for her. At 104 in the ER they told me to give her tylenol and motrin at the same time, they were worried!

it's not the number you should be worried about, although anything above 104 warrants a suppository to cool your LO down quickly. I would use motrin instead of tylenol, I've found it to be more effective with fevers and general body aches. If the fever doesn't really go down, I would cycle motrin and tylenol ... so 12:00 motrin, 3:00 tylenol 6:00 motrin 9:00 tylenol ... like that. to help regulate the temperature.

it's the symptoms of the fever that you should be more concerned about: not wetting diapers, not drinking fluids, etc.

since you mention that he was a bit unsteady, i would try to get fluids into your LO and have him see the pediatrician as soon as you can.

@lovehoneybee: glad he is doing better. I would have gone in with the high temp AND the lethargy. Hope he feels better soon!

So glad to hear he's feeling better! When LO was 9 months old they called to let us know he had a 104 fever. We brought him to the pediatrician's immediately and he was diagnosed with a double ear infection. Poor guy! They gave him a shot and he was back to his normal chipper self in an hour. It was amazing!