A baby's fever may be caused by a cold, or it may be due to certain inflammations. It is important to find the cause and treat the baby's fever correctly. Baby's fever can range from low-grade fever to high fever, such as above 38.5, which is considered high fever and should be taken seriously. Can a baby take a bath if they have a fever of 38.5?
A baby with a fever of 38.5 can take a bath, which is also a physical method of reducing fever. When taking a shower, you can wipe your neck, behind your ears, chest, palms, soles of your feet, and armpits with warm water to help cool down. After taking a shower, you should quickly dress your baby to avoid catching a cold.
A baby's fever of 38.5 is the dividing line, and after 38.5, it is low-grade fever. Physical methods can be used to reduce fever, such as using a hot water bag filled with warm water or a hot water bag filled with cold water, and placing it in the position of the aorta to achieve the effect of reducing fever; If it is above 38.5, it belongs to high fever, and antipyretics can be used first, followed by physical cooling. And also encourage the baby to drink more water, sweat, and cool down.
When a baby has a fever, the cause of the fever should be identified and treated accordingly to avoid recurrent fever. So, parents are reminded not to blindly use medication, especially antipyretic drugs, when their baby has a fever. Some antipyretic drugs may affect the baby's health. Therefore, medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
