Babies have poor resistance, so they are particularly prone to fever during seasonal changes. The most worried and anxious thing for a baby after getting sick is the parents, who are worried about the side effects of giving the baby medication. But without proper treatment, there is concern that the baby's condition may worsen. When the baby has a low-grade fever, don't rush to give medicine. You can try physical methods to cool down first. So how to physically treat a baby's fever?
There are many physical methods for reducing fever, and the most commonly used one is to wipe the baby's body with a warm towel. You can prepare a clean towel first, and then prepare a basin of warm water that is not too hot. Soak the towel and wring it dry, then gently wipe the baby's forehead, limbs, armpits, and other areas. It can be wiped every 20 minutes to effectively lower body temperature.
If there is a fever reducing patch at home, you can apply one on your baby's forehead, which can also cool down and alleviate the discomfort caused by fever. Families with babies must stock up on fever reducing stickers for emergencies. When the baby's body temperature is below 38.5 degrees, there is no need to rush to feed antipyretic medicine, physical cooling should be done first.
After a baby has a fever, their body will quickly lose water, so it is important to replenish water in a timely manner. It is necessary to give babies more water or squeeze some juice to drink, which not only replenishes water, but also supplements vitamins, which can make diseases recover faster. After a baby has a fever, their appetite may be poor, so special attention should be paid to their diet. They should be fed some easily digestible and absorbable foods, and they should eat small meals frequently.
