Baby’s Head is Hot, But No Fever: Causes, Solution, When to See a Doctor

Parents, especially new parents, tend to worry about anything that appears unusual regarding the health of the baby. I still remember when my daughter was just a baby, how much I worried when I noticed her head and forehead is hot, but her body temperature appears normal. She appeared healthy and active, as well. She had breast milk as usual as well. No signs of illness. I didn’t understand why it was so. Immediately I discussed it with my uncle, who is a leading paediatrician. He told me there is no reason to get panicked. At the same time, he also explains the reasons why one should not overlook such a situation. Believe me, this is quite a common concern among many parents. 

Continue reading to understand various reasons why your baby’s head is hot and ways to prevent it and how to deal with it. Babies Cannot Regulate Their Body Temperature?

Little babies will not be able to regulate their heat production and sustain it at 37°C as in the case of adults. This is because their thermoregulation system is still underdeveloped. Body fat in babies is relatively very low, and they have more body water, and their skin is also not fully developed with enough sweat glands. All these factors make the baby get hot and cold very fast than adults.  As a result, instead of 37°C, the normal baby temperature of the baby can vary from 36.5°C to 37.5°C. Therefore, any source of heat and cold, when placed closer to the baby, ma