Newborn Temperature: Is 97.8°F a Concern?

A normal rectal temperature for a newborn baby is between 97.6°F and 100.4°F (36.4°C and 38°C). A fever is a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. So, 97.8°F is not a fever for a 1 month baby.

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