Using an electronic thermometer to measure the temperature of an infant's buttocks, how much is normal?

Patient's question:

A 3-month-old baby measured their rectal temperature with an electronic thermometer at 37.1 degrees Celsius. No treatment was administered,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,...,.... Is a rectal temperature of 37.1 degrees Celsius normal for a baby? What is the normal body temperature for a baby?

Doctor's answer:

The child is three months old now, and the current rectal temperature of 37.1°C is normal. A child's rectal temperature is generally higher, and for children under one year old, a temperature below 38°C is usually not a concern. The diet should be light and simple, and the child should be taken outdoors more often to get more sunlight. Taking some probiotics and monitoring closely is recommended. Babies can usually adjust to normal on their own without other symptoms, and the issue is not serious. If there are any abnormal conditions, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and medication if needed.

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