What is the normal armpit temperature for young children?

What parents fear most is their children getting sick, so when a child shows symptoms of slight discomfort, the first reaction is to measure the child's temperature to see if he or she has a fever. The most common way is to measure the temperature under the armpit. So what is the normal temperature range for a young child under the armpit? Is it slightly higher than that of an adult? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction below.

The normal armpit temperature of a young child is between 35.9℃ and 37.2℃.

Normal body temperature and measurement method:

1. Oral measurement: First disinfect the thermometer with 75% alcohol, place it under the tongue, close your lips, leave it for 5 minutes and then take out the reading. The normal value is 36.3~37.2℃.

2. Axillary measurement: This method is not prone to cross infection and is the most commonly used method for measuring body temperature. Wipe the sweat from the armpits, place the mercury end of the thermometer on the top of the armpits, clamp it with the upper arm half thermometer, and ask the patient not to move. Read the temperature after 10 minutes. The normal value is 36~37℃.

3. Anal measurement: mostly used for comatose patients or children. The patient lies on his back, lubricates the anal gauge head with oil, and slowly inserts it into the anus until it reaches 1/2 of the anal gauge. Read the temperature after 3 minutes. The normal value is 36.5~37.7℃.

The body temperature of a normal person fluctuates slightly within 24 hours, generally not exceeding 1°C. Under physiological conditions, it is slightly lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon or after exercise and eating. Children's body temperature is slightly higher. The body temperature of the elderly is slightly lower, and that of women is slightly higher before menstruation or during pregnancy. An abnormal body temperature of 37.4~38°C is a low fever, 38.1~39°C is a moderate fever, and 39.1~41°C is a high fever.

The normal temperature range of the child's armpit has been answered. Here we would like to remind all parents that if the child's temperature measured is slightly higher than the normal range, don't be nervous. Do not give the child antipyretic drugs first. You can use physical cooling to wipe the child's armpits, groin, soles of the feet, palms and other places with medical alcohol to dissipate heat and cool down.