Tips For Lowering Your Child’s Fever

Fever creates an increase in body temperature that mimics the natural response to certain diseases or infections.

We know if someone has a fever using a thermometer. If the temperature is around 37 degrees, the temperature is higher than normal. In this case, try to lower your child’s fever as soon as possible.

Of course, you should see a doctor if your child has any of the following symptoms in addition to fever:

• Cough
• Vomiting or diarrhea, or if there is no stool or urination
• Pale skin
• Inactivity
• Rash on the skin
• No appetite

How to treat a child’s fever?

Below you will find a number of means to be able to lower your child’s fever as soon as possible.

Give him a hot bath

To lower his body temperature, you  can give him a hot bath. Fill the tub with water that is about 37 degrees hot. In this way, the baby gets into water that is like its normal body temperature.

It is ideal to have him in the bath until the water gradually cools down so he will also cool down and relax.

Cool forehead, neck, legs and hands

It is recommended to  use a wet cloth or one with water of room temperature. Use this on the forehead, hands, legs and neck.

This is a way to cool the child without having to take a shower if he is too tired for it and does not want to move. This is also a good option in the winter.

This can be repeated until you use a thermometer to see if your child’s fever has dropped.

Make a good room temperature

It is important to regulate the temperature in your child’s room so that it does not get too cold or too hot. It is also good to air the baby with fresh air.

If it’s time for dinner and you use an air conditioner or fan, be careful not to expose your child to direct drafts from there. It’s better if he’s farther away so it’s just a gentle breeze.

Remove some clothing

You need to lower the baby’s body temperature to prevent the fever from rising. It is ideal to  remove a layer of clothing in the winter or make sure your child is as cool as possible in the summer.

Another option is to take the baby’s shoes out and let them air out.

If it is too hot outside,  try to get the feet to touch a cold surface,  whether it is a floor, a wet cloth or a bowl of water depends on the age of the child, as well as what is most comfortable.

Avoid dehydration

The baby starts sweating and loses his appetite as soon as he has a fever, so be sure to keep him hydrated.

It is always recommended that your child drink plenty of fluids to lower your child’s fever. Good choices are  water, juice or some hot soup in the winter.

Rest and more rest to lower your baby’s fever

Finally,  the best cure for a child’s fever is rest, rest, rest. Many children are tired and do not feel like playing when they have a fever.

However, there are others who are not aware of their body temperatures when they have a fever and therefore play as they usually do.

It is recommended that they remain calm and  do activities that do not require much effort,  such as. to watch a movie or read a book.

And remember…

Fever is a disease. A doctor must diagnose if treatments are to be given.

You should never give your child medication without referrals from your doctor. Making decisions on your own can be dangerous to your child’s health.

If, after reading these tips, you notice that your child’s fever has not diminished or increased, seek medical advice from your doctor immediately.

You should also seek medical attention when the fever lasts for more than two days in a row.