0-3 mo 4-11 mo 12-23 mo 2-3 yrs 4-5 yrs 6-8 yrs 9-10 yrs 11-12 yr
6-11 12-17 18-23 24-35 36-47 48-59 60-71 72-95
40 80 120 160 240 320 400 480
1/2 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 5 ----
---- 1/2 3/4 1 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3
---- ---- 1-1/2 2 3 4 5 6
Children's Motrin Dosage Chart
(ibuprofen)
Age Weight
(lbs)
fever above 102.5 F
(mg) (tsp)
6-11 mo 13-17 50 1/2
12-23 mo 18-23 100 1
2-3 yrs 24-35 150 1-1/2
4-5 yrs 36-47 200 2
6-8 yrs 48-59 250 2-1/2
9-10 yrs 60-71 300 3
11-12 yrs 72-95 400 2
Different Temperature Methods
Oral 98.6 F Rectal 99.6 F Axillary 97.6 F
(mouth) 37.0 C (rectum) 37.5 C (arm pit) 36.5 C
Tylenol can be given 4-5 times a day, but don't exceed 5 doses in 24 hrs.
Motrin can be given every 6-8 hours, but don't exceed 4 doses in 24 hrs.
Different Types of Thermometers
glass mercury (oral, axillary, and rectal)
digital (oral, axillary, and rectal)
ear
forehead (NOT recommended, they are not usually accurate)
For glass thermometers:
rectal thermometer bulbs are round or oval and stubby, the oral bulb is long and thin. They markings are the same on both of the thermometers. Usually the rectal thermometer will have a red head and the oral one has a blue head. Always remember to shake glass thermometers until the mercury goes below 96 F before taking the temperature.
Taking your childs Axillary Temperature (norm 97.6 F):
This is the safest way to measure your childs temperature.
Carefully place the thermometer high in the childs arm it and hold their arms across their chest. Hold it there for 5 minutes. Remember that axillary temps are affected by the enviroment. If the temp is elevated unwrap him/her and re check in 20-30 minutes.
Taking your childs oral temperature (norm 98.6 F):
Do not use this method until you are sure your child knows how to hold the thermometer under his/her tounge.
Make sure the child has not had anything hot or cold to drink in the last 15 minutes. Put the thermometer under your childs and hold it there for 3 minutes.
Taking your childs rectal temperature (norm 98.6 F):
Most parents are more comfortable taking axillary temps but your doctor may ask you for a rectal temp if your baby is very ill.
Put vaseline on the silver end of the thermometer. Lay infant on his/her stomach and spread buttocks so rectum is easily seen. Slowly and gently insert the thermometer about 1/2 inch; just until the silver tip is no longer seen. Hold the thermometer in place with one hand and hold infant still with the other hand for 1-2 minutes. Remove the thermometer and read exactly where the mercury stops.
Always make sure you tell your doctor how the temperature was taken
When to Call Your Doctor!
If your child feels fine otherwise a fever of 1-2 degress above normal usually doesn't need medical attention. But if any of these symptoms are present, or if you are in doubt call your doctor right away!!!
If a newborn (o-3 months) EVER has a temperature , even 1 degree
When a temperature reaches 103 F or higher
When a low grade fever (99.9 -100.9 F) lasts more than 3 days
When one or more of the following symptoms accompanies the fever:
diarrhea, harsh cough, difficulty breathing, listlessness, unusual drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting, rash or swelling, rubbing at ear, twitching, seizure activity, or sharp crying as in pain.
