Nowadays, there are many symptoms of cold and fever in babies. Fever is a common disease in children, and babies will sweat a lot when they have a cold and fever. However, in order to pay attention to baby hygiene, some mothers want to wash their babies' hair. Can babies with fever wash their hair?
When a baby's fever is not too severe and there are no other symptoms, they can generally wash their hair, and the water temperature must be controlled well, not too cold or too hot, around 30 degrees. The time for washing hair should not be too long, and it should be wiped clean promptly after washing. Never use cold water to wash your child's hair, otherwise it will affect their health.
It is not recommended to wash hair when the baby has a fever. If the fever is mild, try taking oral antipyretics and anti-inflammatory drugs. If there is no improvement after taking them, go to the pediatric department for examination and treatment. Babies must pay attention to keeping warm in their daily lives, as poor insulation in winter can cause fever.
Sometimes babies sweat, especially on their heads and necks. In order to maintain hygiene, mothers will clean their babies every day. However, it is important to avoid catching a cold when washing hair and blow dry it quickly to prevent the baby's cold from worsening. Babies with fever can wash their hair, but they should not catch a cold to worsen their condition. Some babies can still reduce their fever by washing their hair with warm water. Babies with a fever not exceeding 38 degrees do not need to take medication for treatment.
