Baby fever is a common disease in daily life, and mothers often feel headache. After the baby has a fever, mothers should take corresponding care of them. However, some mothers do not know whether the baby should be covered with a blanket when they are asleep. So, should the baby be covered with a blanket when they are asleep at 38 degrees?
After a baby falls asleep with a fever, it is necessary to cover them with a blanket to avoid catching a cold. However, be careful not to cover them too thick. Cover them with a thin blanket and place it on the baby's stomach. If the blanket is too thick, it will increase the baby's heat production, reduce heat dissipation, and even cause excessive sweating, resulting in loss of water and electrolytes.
When a baby has a fever, if it is not too severe, it is not necessary to give the baby medicine. Physical cooling can be used to help reduce the fever. The baby can be given a warm bath, or a towel can be used for cold compress. It is also necessary to drink more plain water to relieve the symptoms of the baby's fever. During this period, the baby's temperature should be measured regularly. If the baby's temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner and take medication under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
A baby's fever is often caused by a cold or inflammation. When the baby has a fever, the mother should observe whether the baby has any other abnormal symptoms. If there are symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and nasal congestion, it is very likely to be caused by a cold. Under the guidance of a doctor, cold medicine can be used for treatment.
