At night, it is a time when the baby's body's resistance is weak. If they catch a cold at this time, it is extremely easy to develop a cold and fever. If the baby suddenly has a fever at night, parents feel helpless and don't know what to do. So, what should I do if my baby suddenly has a fever in the middle of the night? Let's take a look below.
What should I do if my baby suddenly has a fever in the middle of the night
After a baby suddenly has a fever, the most important step for parents is to take their baby's temperature. If the baby's temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, there is no need to do any treatment for now. As long as the baby is physically cooled and drinks plenty of hot water, it can have a good antipyretic effect. However, when the baby exceeds 38.5 degrees, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner to avoid the high fever affecting the baby's brain.
The correct method for reducing fever in babies
1. Maintain air circulation
When there is air conditioning, the temperature of the room should be maintained between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius, which can slowly lower the baby's body temperature and make the baby feel more comfortable. If the baby's limbs show chills, it means that the body is cold and needs to be warmed up. You can cover the baby with a blanket.
2. Take off too many clothes
Many parents, upon seeing their baby have a fever, instead ask them to wear more clothes. In fact, when a baby has a fever, their body will sweat, indicating the need for heat dissipation. They should reduce the amount of clothing they wear, as wearing too many clothes can affect heat dissipation and increase body temperature.
