The baby is over 6 months old, and compared to before, some parents may find that such a big baby seems to have less resistance and is more prone to illness. This is also normal because the baby had antibodies brought from the mother before, but at over 6 months old, the baby no longer has these antibodies. So, what if a 6-month-old baby's fever doesn't subside?
A baby over 6 months old has developed a fever that persists, which is indeed very concerning. Parents should pay attention to monitoring their baby's temperature when they have a fever. The most urgent task is to use warm water to scrub the baby's palms, back, soles of feet, and other areas. They can also apply a wet towel to the baby's forehead. These methods can help cool down.
Of course, it is also possible to apply fever reducing patches on the baby's forehead, but the methods mentioned above are all physical cooling methods. The use of this method is targeted, mainly for babies over 6 months old whose fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees, which means it is suitable for those with low fever. If it is a high fever, this method is not suitable.
A baby over 6 months old has a persistent fever. If it is a high fever, meaning that the baby's body temperature exceeds 38.5 during the fever, medication should be used to help the baby reduce the fever. But when taking medication for babies, it is important to consult a doctor, such as the type and dosage of fever reducing drugs. Additionally, attention should be paid to preventing seizures when the baby has a fever.
