Once a baby develops a fever, parents are particularly anxious, afraid that the fever will burn the baby's brain. In fact, there is no relationship between a baby's fever and brain burning. As long as the baby can handle the fever well, it will not cause too much harm to the baby. What should I do if my baby has a fever of 40.3 degrees?
This situation, regardless of the age of the baby or the cause, belongs to high fever and requires urgent treatment. If the baby's mental state is still good, they can first take antipyretic medication orally, drink plenty of water, apply cooling patches externally, take a hot bath or hot water bath. Some babies may not want to drink water or antipyretic drugs, and can use suppositories inserted into their anus. If the baby's mental state is poor, their limbs are cold, and they tremble, it is best to go to the hospital immediately to see a doctor.
Generally, fever reducing drugs should be used only when the body temperature reaches 39 degrees Celsius or above. Infants and young children under the age of 3 who experience high fever should first undergo physical fever reduction. Do not rush to find fever reducing injections or take fever reducing drugs for the baby to avoid causing the baby to collapse or drug toxicity reactions.
Fever is actually a battle between the body and the virus, and fever can also enhance immunity. As long as you observe and take good care of your baby in daily life, you can reduce their fever. If a baby has a fever, the first thing to do is to use physical methods to cool down. Taking a warm bath when a baby has a fever is also a good way to cool down. You can also use a warm towel to wipe the baby's entire body to cool it down.
