The immune system of infants is not yet fully developed, so their resistance is relatively poor and they are often prone to illness. Common symptoms include fever, cold, cough, etc. Recently, a new parent discovered that their baby has a fever. Due to lack of experience, they would like to ask how to cool down their baby's fever?
After parents discover that their baby has a fever, they should first use a thermometer to measure the baby's temperature and check its condition. If the baby's temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, they do not need to take medication temporarily. Instead, they can use physical methods to cool the baby, such as washing the baby in a warm water bath or wiping the neck, armpits, groin, and other areas with a warm towel.
The above physical methods all use water to regulate body temperature, dissipate heat, and achieve the purpose of cooling. When a baby is taking a warm water bath or wiping their body, it is important to control the indoor temperature to avoid catching a cold again, which can worsen the condition. When a fever occurs, a large amount of water will be lost in the body. Therefore, parents should promptly replenish water for the baby to prevent dehydration.
After the above measures, the baby's body temperature did not decrease, but instead continued to rise. If it exceeded 38.5 degrees, the baby should be immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Blood tests should be taken to see if the baby has a fever caused by pathogen infection. Not only should fever reduction treatment be carried out, but symptomatic medication should also be administered orally to the baby for treatment.
