When your baby has a fever!
Fever in infants can be scary, but don't panic, mama! Read all about baby temperature, and find out how to safely treat your child's first fever. Fevers are a natural reaction by the body to fight off an infection or illness. Following are some of the ways to control the rising temperature. REMOVE THE CLOTHES Sometimes, babies develop fever in reaction to vaccines or immunization. For this, ensure that the baby rests and gets a lot of sleep. Even heavy clothing on a baby can raise temperature. Overdressing your baby can trap heat, making your baby more miserable. Remove the baby’s clothes and wrap the baby in a cool sheet to cover the body. TEPID WATER SPONGING Tepid water sponging helps in bringing down the fever in babies. Take lukewarm water and dip a towel in it. Squeeze the towel to remove excess water. Wipe the body of baby with this towel. Avoid using cold water as that will be uncomfortable and may cause shivering, which can raise the body temperature. GIVE SOME FLUIDS Dehydration can be the reason of fever in babies. Keep your baby hydrated by giving enough fluids.
Give water to hydrate the body. You can also give other liquids like soup, diluted fresh juices, coconut water or oral rehydration solution (ORS) recommended by your doctor. GIVE MEDICINES Apart from the above remedies, you should also use medicines for reducing fever in babies. Liquid acetaminophen can be given to babies who are more than eight weeks of age. Avoid using aspirin for babies, as it can be harmful. Avoid using ibuprofen for babies less than six months of age. TAKE TEMPERATURE Babies younger than 6 months should have their temperatures taken with a rectal thermometer. If your baby is less than four months of age measure the temperature from armpit. Consult a pediatrician in case the temperature is more than ninety-nine degrees Fahrenheit. Before attempting to treat a fever at home, verify that home treatment is safe. Infants with extremely high or persistent fevers may need emergency medical attention. Book an appointment with a specialized pediatrician on MEDBOX.
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