Fever is a common problem for babies, and many mothers know that it is best to choose physical fever reduction when the baby's fever is below 38.5 degrees. Therefore, many mothers like to give their baby a bath when the baby has a fever. However, some people think that this is not right. So, can babies take a bath when they have a fever in winter?
Babies with winter fever can take a bath. Due to the underdeveloped temperature control center in babies, their ability to control body temperature is relatively poor. Once a baby develops a fever, due to their poor heat dissipation ability, they are more likely to have a high fever. To alleviate the symptoms of fever in babies, it is best for mothers to adopt physical fever reduction methods, and bathing is the best choice.
Many people know that babies with fever can be cooled down by wiping with warm water, and bathing is a more effective way to cool down than wiping with warm water. Many mothers like to give their babies a bath when they have a fever, which can make their metabolism faster, accelerate blood circulation, and quickly lower their body temperature.
However, there are many issues that babies need to pay attention to when taking a bath in winter.
1. Take a warm bath. If a baby has a fever, it is best not to use water that is too hot to cool down. If the temperature is too high, it is not conducive to cooling down. However, do not use water that is too cold. If the temperature is too low, it will cause the baby to catch a second cold, which is very harmful to their health. It is best to keep the water temperature at 37 degrees Celsius.
2. Bathroom temperature. It is best to keep the bathroom temperature at 26 degrees Celsius. If it is too high, it is not conducive to the baby's heat dissipation. If it is too low, it may cause the baby to catch a cold. After giving the baby a bath, you can use a towel to wrap the baby up and take them out of the bathroom.
3. Time for showering. Don't take a shower for too long, as your baby has a cold and their body's resistance is relatively weak. Taking a shower for a long time may lower their resistance. He chooses to take a shower before going to bed or when he wakes up in the morning.
