What Is Normal Body Temperature?
6. Are Children’s Averages Different?
Children and babies may have a slightly higher average body temperature than adults, but the average approaches the adult average as they age. For example, a newborn has an average temperature of 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, but a two-year-old average ranges between 97.9 and 100.4. This range can be affected by the type of thermometer used and other personal factors.
It’s normal for a baby to have a slightly elevated temperature while teething. Babies tend to sweat less and be less efficient at regulating their temperature, so it’s important to keep a comfortable environmental temperature for your children. Infants are at a higher risk of fever or hypothermia without proper clothing. Young babies can’t regulate their temperature as well, so any sign of an increase in temperature could be caused by an infection or other issue.
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