HELP!!!! 1 Year Old Has a Fever What Do I Do?

The first thing you should do is consult her doctor(not post on an internet forum, just saying).
Other things you can do is:
cool cloth on her head, tylenol(dr will tell you the dosage), keep her liquid intake up and let her sleep if need be.

Nope. No doctor. I don't even think they become concerned before 104.

Baby Motrin. Baby Tylenol. Just make sure it is the generic since the name brands were recalled. Cool baths. She will be fine!

You can choose one or the other. Or both. Just make sure you space them. Motrin is every 6 hours. Tylenol is every 4. I usually use Motrin for fever.

Fevers are the worst! I freak out when my kids have a fever. My oldest only gets fevers if she's really sick (like rush her to the hospital sick) but my youngest seems prone to them. We JUST went through 4 days of fevers that hovered between 103 and 101. My daughter's pediatrician told me that anything below 104 is a "helping" fever, meaning that it helps fight off any infection. If it's higher than that, they need to be seen by the doctor. I was also told not to give medicine unless my daughter acts different or seems to be miserable. It was also recommended to give her Ibuprofen as opposed to Tylenol. The Ibuprofen worked and brought her temp back down, but it didn't take it all away. I was told that was fine. We put a cool washrag on my daughter's head and fed her popsicles.
If her fever doesn't come down with medicine or spikes really high, then call your doctor.
Chances are she's just picked up a little bug and her body is trying to fight it off. Prepare yourself for LOTS of snuggle time. She might also not want to eat much as far as solid foods. That's fine. She can nurse or take a bottle instead of eating, she'll be fine. Also, make sure she stays hydrated. Offer water in between bottles or nursing.
I HATE when my kids are sick :(

Since its the first one I would call her pediatrician to see what they would suggest. They will let you know what to look for or when she would need to be seen.
I'm sure they will suggest tylenol or motrin and just to keep an eye on her.

Fevers are actually a good thing...its the body's way of fighting off whatever virus/infection she may have.

It depends on what her symptoms are. Has she just finished a cold or is she pulling at her ear? If she is then she may have an ear infection. In that case, yes, get her to the doctor.

Does she have diarrhea? If yes, could just be a virus. Keep her hydrated and give her something to reduce her fever.

I'm sure you can call the pediatricians office and ask to speak to a nurse if you are unsure. She/he will let you know whether a doctors visit is necessary. If you are worried, why wait?

You daughter will have plenty more fevers before she grows up. The first one is always the scariest.
Fevers are very common as it is a sign that we are trying to fight offa virus or infection. With that being said, I suggest you call the pediatricians office. They will triage your child over the phone a determine if she needs to be seen in the office.
Don't be alarmed if they don't want to see her. Some doctors wait until there are other symptoms such as pulling on the ear, vomiting etc.
Ask them what the correct dosage would be for fever reducing medications such as a generic tylenol or generic motrin. Usually if the fever is over 101, motrin works faster and better.
I have a child with medical problems and I am used to 106 temps.
A cool cloth on your childs forehead or the back of the neck works great to help bring fever down fast. I also use the gel pads that stick to their foreheads. You can get them at Walgreens. They are great cause they can be cut to size, chilled in the fridge and they stay cool for hours.
Push fluids if you can to prevent dehydration. You may only get her to drink a sip at a time, but each sip adds up so don't be discouraged. Also, according to doctors, jello and popsicles count as liquid.
Good luck and I pray your little one has a speedy recovery.

You can give her the generics of Tylenol or Motrin. I don't like to do both, I just do one. Cool Baths, and make sure she is drinking lots of fluid. And of course rest and lots of cuddling and love. It will be okay, if it gets over 103, I would call her doctor.

First...Breathe!

Second, get either baby tylenol, or baby motrin (be mindful of the recalls, generic brands should be just fine) and give her the appropriate dose. At this age, dosages are based more on weight. You can call your local pharmacist or your doctor to get the accurage dose. Do not give more than reccomended.

If her fever is persistant, your doctor may reccomend alternating between motrin and tylenol, that is to say,
dose 1 use tylenol,
dose 2 use motrin,
dose 3 use tylenol,
dose 4 use motrin.

The medication will do two things, reduce the fever and make her more comfortable.

Make sure she drinks plenty of fluids. Keep her in cotton clothing, light weight. She can have a light blanket if she is cold. You want to cool her down, but you do not want her to shiver. Shivering will actually raise the fever. So it is a balance.

If the fever is stubborn, give her a popcicle, and a tepid bath...again,avoid the shivering.

Check her temp periodically.

That treats the symptoms.

Now, on for the cause. Check to see if she has any tenderness in or near her ears...or if they look really red. If she has an ear infection, you will want her to be seen by the pedi so he can give her antibiotics.

If it is a cold or flu, you will just need to observe her closely.

Some signs that it is time to take her in immediately:

*Rapid breathing with nasal flaring
*Difficulty breathing, or chest retractions (she sucks in the area between her ribs as well as her stomache)
*Lethargy...This means, she just lays there and does absolutely nothing and cannot be induced to do anything.
* Excessive vomiting and/or diarhea
*Rash.

The odds are, with your loving care and symptom management, she will do just fine. You may not sleep much for awhile.

If you have any questions or fears, call your doctor. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Breathe!