The baby has poor physical fitness, and even a slight mistake by the parents may cause the baby to have a fever. If a fever is not treated in a timely manner, it may pose great risks to the growth and development of the baby. If a baby has a fever, parents must take timely measures to prevent the fever from lingering. So, what methods can quickly reduce a baby's fever?
1. Cold compress
If a child suddenly has a high fever at night, cold compress can be used to help lower body temperature. Place a damp and cold towel on the forehead, wrist, and calf. When the cold compress reaches body temperature, change it again and repeat until the fever subsides. You can also wrap the ice cubes in a cloth bag and place them on your forehead.
2. Warm water bath
Taking a warm bath is the most comfortable. It can also alleviate symptoms of fever. Babies should take a warm bath or wrap themselves in a damp towel, and change every 15 minutes.
3. Drug fever reduction
Families with children should keep some commonly used antipyretic drugs on hand. Children can have antipyretic patches, antipyretic suppositories, and other topical antipyretic drugs, which can be used promptly if they have a fever.
4. Drink more plain water
When a high fever occurs, the body will sweat and dissipate heat, which can also cause water loss in the body. Drinking a large amount of plain water and fruit and vegetable juice, which are rich in vitamins and minerals, especially beet juice and carrot juice, can not only enhance immunity but also replenish water. Plays a role in relieving fever.
5. Pay attention to dressing appropriately
If you feel very hot, take off too much clothing to allow the heat in your body to dissipate. Also, keep the indoor temperature around 20 degrees.
If the above methods are used and the baby's fever symptoms still cannot be relieved, parents should not hesitate to take the baby to the hospital, especially when the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, and should seek medical examination in a timely manner.
