What is the normal temperature for a child?

Patient's question:

These days, my boss said I'm not in good spirits, which has affected my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I often can't sleep at night, sometimes feeling anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets worse, I'm worried it might affect my health and work. How much temperature is normal for children?

Doctor's answer:

The normal body temperature of a baby is between 35.5-36.5 degrees. However, there may also be human-induced causes that lead to the baby's fever. But that would be temporary. You can first gently rub the baby with alcohol. Also, give the baby more water and pay attention to a balanced diet and supplement with sufficient fluids. Children with pneumonia often have high fever, poor appetite, and are reluctant to eat, so the diet should be light and easy to digest, while ensuring a certain amount of high-quality protein. For those with fever, give liquid food (such as breast milk, cow's milk, rice porridge, egg drop soup, beef soup, vegetable soup, juice, etc.). After the fever subsides, you can add semi-liquid food (such as congee, noodles, cakes, and similar foods). Because children with pneumonia have a higher respiratory rate and fever, the amount of fluid loss is greater than usual, so it is necessary to supplement with a moderate amount of sugar and salt water.

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