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A member asked:
Is it ok that my 5 yr olds body temp always drops down to 95.2 every night? ped wasn't concerned because it slowly rises to 97.0 after he is awake.
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Temp drop: Our body temperature normally drops while we are sleeping during the night. The temperature taken on your child in the ear canal or mouth may not reflect his/her accurate core body temperature. Rectal temperature might be a better way to check the core body temperature.
Answered 4/2/2014
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Ok: If he seems to be doing well, it should be ok. Body temp varies throughout the day and drops while we sleep. Also, skin or ear thermometers may read low. A rectal temp is the "gold standard" though i suspect taking his temp in this manner will wake him up (and in a bad mood).
Answered 10/3/2016
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