My little one is asleep, I’ve just checked his body and he feels normal temp but his head is hot and hair a bit sweaty. He’s in just his nappy because of the heat but unsure if it’s a problem that his head is sweaty!
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It is not usually cause for concern if the room/weather is quite hot and humid. But if there are any other fever like symptoms, it may be best to contact the doctors to be on the safe side. I found the quote below from a doctors on a mother/parenting website, I hope it brings some comfort. 😊
According to Po-Chang Hsu, MD, a medical content expert at SleepingOcean.com, “When a baby’s forehead feels hot but the rest of the body seems okay, there’s nothing to worry about. The thermoregulation system in babies isn’t fully developed yet, so such ‘malfunctions’ are normal.”