For a 1-year-old child, their immune system is not very strong and they are prone to illness. One of the most common symptoms of illness is fever, and many parents and friends have found that their children have a high fever of 39 degrees, which is quite worrying. So, what should I do if a 1-year-old child has a fever of 39 degrees? You may want to try these 8 tricks introduced below.
1. Warm water bath
Dip a towel in warm water (preferably not too hot) and wipe the neck, armpits, and thighs for 5-10 minutes. You can also use commercially available "antipyretic stickers" (or household ice packs) on your forehead to help dissipate heat and cool down.
2. Ventilation and heat dissipation
Ventilate more, pay attention to heat dissipation, dress generously, and avoid wrapping with cotton quilts. Air conditioning can be used in summer, with room temperature controlled at around 27 ℃. Pay attention to opening windows for ventilation at regular intervals to promote air circulation in the room.
3. Head ice pillow
Fill the ice bag with small ice cubes and a small amount of water until it is half full, release the air inside the bag, press the bag tightly, and place it on the pillow after there is no water leakage.
4. Alcohol bath
Suitable for high temperature cooling. Prepare 200-300 milliliters of 20% -35% alcohol and rub the limbs and back.
5. Ensure moisture
Drink plenty of water and consume liquid foods such as watermelon juice to ensure sufficient energy and hydration for the body.
6. Take off too many clothes
If the baby's limbs and hands are warm and sweating all over, it indicates the need for heat dissipation and can wear less clothing.
7. Ensure sleep
Sleeping more and ensuring sufficient sleep can benefit the recovery from illness.
8. Take antipyretic medication
When a baby's fever exceeds 38.5 degrees, doctors may consider using oral or anal suppositories to reduce the fever. When the above physical measures are not obvious, oral antipyretics can be taken to cool down.
Overall, there are many ways to deal with the problem of a 1-year-old child having a fever of 39 degrees, but the ultimate goal is to help the baby reduce the fever. The above introduces several physical cooling methods, all of which are very simple and have good fever reduction effects. If the baby at home also has a fever, parents and friends may want to give it a try.
