when to take him to the ER

At what temperature should I take Tait to the ER? He had a fever of 100.2 (underthe arm so I added a degree which makes 101.2) and half an hour ago it was 101.2 under the arm, which makes 102.2. I know he shouldnt get too hot, but I dont know how hot he needs to get before I take him to the ER. Anyone know?

100.4

even though he's almost 5 months old??

101.4 is what they told me. and take his temp rectally. its more accurate that way.

When Cana Fever Be a Sign of Something Serious?

In the past, doctors advised treating a fever on the basis of temperature alone. But now they recommend considering both the temperature and the child's overall condition.
Kids whose temperatures are lower than 102° Fahrenheit (38.9° Celsius) often don't require medication unless they're uncomfortable. There's one important exception to this rule: If you have an infant 3 months or younger with a rectal temperature of 100.4° Fahrenheit (38° Celsius) or higher, call your doctor or go to the emergency department immediately. Even a slight fever can be a sign of a potentially serious infection in very young infants.
If your child is between 3 months and 3 years old and has a fever of 102.2° Fahrenheit (39° Celsius) or higher, call the doctor to see if he or she needs to see your child. For older kids, take behavior and activity level into account. Watching how your child behaves will giveyou a pretty good idea whether a minor illness is the cause or if your child should be seen by a doctor.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/fever.html

Quoting Victoria's♥Mama:“ 101.4 is what they told me. and take his temp rectally. its more accurate that way.”

how do i keep him still enough to do that?

Any temperature over 100.4 is considered a fever. If the thermometer reads 100.5 degrees, call your pediatrician immediately, especially if your baby is under 2 months of age

Quoting Tait's Mommy:“ how do i keep him still enough to do that?”

just lay him on his back, lift his legs and put it in. it will shock him and he might not move as much.

I read if you kid is between 3 months and 3 years with a temp. of 102.2 or higher, call the doctor.
but if I were you, i'd take him the the ER.

Quoting Victoria's♥Mama:“ just lay him on his back, lift his legs and put it in. it will shock him and he might not move as much.”

ill do it right now and if its 102.2 rectally ill take him to the ER thanks ladies

turn him on his side and hold his legs together and kinda push down gently on his hip while you get the temp or position him with is legs up inthe air and hold his feet together- if you have a "baby" thermometer the tip should be flexible and you wont hurt him.

Quoting Tait's Mommy:“ ill do it right now and if its 102.2 rectally ill take him to the ER thanks ladies”

remember to ask the pedi exactly wat temp for next time. let us know if hes ok!

Poor Tait.  

His temp was 100.9 so ill keep track of it into the night and if it goes up I'll take him in.

Quoting CindyDarling[EffinB]:“ Poor Tait.  ”

I know if its not one thing its another...he has to be hospitalized anyway, but I just dont want his little brain to get too hot