Baby armpit temperature 36.9 degrees normal?

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2025-05-24 13:03:52 Views: 11 times

If the baby's armpit temperature is 36.9℃, it belongs to the normal range. Generally, the armpit temperature does not exceed 37.5℃. The baby's temperature measurement is affected by many factors. If the baby has just finished eating milk or crying or taking a bath, the child will show sweating at this time. The temperature measured may be higher. Therefore, pay attention to the correct way to measure the body temperature, must be measured in the child's quiet state and armpit without sweat, generally measured for about 5 minutes, at this time if the measured body temperature is 36.9℃ is normal, not a fever. Pay attention to the child do not wear too much, because the child's temperature regulation center is very unstable, if wear too much, cover too tightly the child's temperature may be higher, in addition to the child crying, eating or doing other activities after the temperature will also be higher.



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