What is the Normal Body Temperature for an 8-Month-Old Baby?
The normal body temperature of an eight-month-old baby is actually the same as that of an adult, ranging from 36.5℃ to 37.3℃. When the baby's temperature exceeds 37.3℃, it can be determined that the baby has a fever. If the baby's temperature is higher than 38.1℃ but lower than 39℃, it is considered low-grade fever. If the baby's temperature is higher than 39℃ but lower than 40℃, it is considered high-grade fever, and anything above 40℃ is considered super-high fever. Regardless of the degree of fever, if the baby's temperature exceeds the normal level, prompt fever reduction measures should be taken.
1. Emotional factors: Excitement, tension, and other emotions can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, increasing the metabolic rate and temporarily raising body temperature.
2. Exercise factors: During exercise, the skeletal muscles contract strongly, increasing heat production and temporarily raising body temperature.
3. Environmental factors: The ambient temperature directly affects the surface temperature of the body.
4. Other factors: Sleep, hunger, and diet can all lead to a decrease in body temperature.
When a baby has a fever, parents should not only take measures to reduce the fever but also identify the cause of the fever to avoid addressing only the symptoms and not the underlying condition. There are various ways to reduce a baby's fever, and the specific method chosen should be based on the baby's individual situation. If the baby repeatedly experiences fever, regardless of whether it is high or low-grade, it is advisable to have the baby checked by a doctor to assess the baby's overall health condition.
