Fever occurs when a child's body temperature is higher than normal. To avoid dangerous complications caused by fever, parents need to know how to measure their child's temperature and how to handle it properly when the child has a fever.

The normal temperature for babies and children is around 36.4 °C (98.6 °F), but this can vary slightly. A high temperature or fever in children is usually 38 °C (100.4 °F) or higher. Your baby may have a high temperature if: he or she feels hotter than usual on the forehead, back or stomach, feels sweaty or has rosy cheeks. If you think your baby has a high temperature, it is best to check your baby's temperature with a thermometer. This can help you find out whether you need medical advice. So how to take your baby's temperature accurately? In this article, we will provide caregivers with useful methods for determining their baby's body temperature.