I believe many mothers have a deep understanding of their children's fever, especially at night when the child has a fever and cannot go to the hospital for treatment immediately. If the child's fever temperature is not high, mothers can use physical methods to cool it down at home. So, let's take a look at how to deal with a child's fever at home?
1. Physical cooling. If a child has a fever, the mother should first use a thermometer to measure the child's temperature. If it does not exceed 38. At 5 degrees, mothers can adopt physical cooling by taking off their children's clothes if they are wearing too much, which is beneficial for cooling. Mothers can use alcohol to wipe their children's bodies, which can also achieve a cooling effect.
2. Prescribe the right medicine. If the child's body temperature exceeds 38. 5 degrees, it is necessary to take antipyretic medicine in a timely manner. Parents should prepare some antipyretic medicine at home, which can be taken in emergency situations. But it must be prescribed by a doctor. Don't buy it yourself from a pharmacy. Blindly giving it to your child may cause harm due to improper medication.
3. Drink plenty of water. When a child has a fever, the mother encourages the child to drink more water. If the child does not like to drink water, they can also be given fruit juice to dissipate heat through urination and achieve the goal of reducing fever.
4. Cold compress. If a child has a fever and cries incessantly, the mother can use cold compress to lower the child's body temperature. Place a wet towel on the child's forehead. The water in the wet towel should not be too cold. It is recommended to use warm water and change it again after the temperature has cooled down.
