Your baby is crying. He's listless and cranky. You know something is wrong, but you're not sure what.
Fever is as much a part of babyhood as first smiles and teething.
But for new parents, it's always an anxious time. Fortunately, knowing the facts about fever can help put you at ease when your baby is feeling miserable. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, fever is a rise in body temperature above normal, usually in response to some type of infection. It's actually a range rather than a specific number. That's because your child's temperature naturally varies during the day, typically rising when he's active, in a hot room, dressed warmly, or during the late afternoon.