It is common for children to have a fever, but this situation can also make parents very nervous and worried, especially for young children who have a fever. Targeted measures need to be taken in a timely manner to deal with it. However, for some novice parents, they do not know how to do it. So, what should I do if my child has a fever of 37 degrees Celsius?
1. When parents measure their child's body temperature to 37.1 ℃, it does not belong to a fever situation, so parents should not be too nervous about it or deliberately deal with it. Because the normal temperature range for children is between 36 ℃ and 37.2 ℃. And the measured 37.1 ℃ is within this temperature range, so it does not belong to fever.
2. Children's body temperature may sometimes be slightly higher than that of adults because they are lively, active, and have a fast metabolism. At the same time, due to the incomplete development of the central nervous system regulating body temperature, their ability to regulate body temperature is poor, and they are easily affected by internal and external factors, resulting in significant fluctuations in body temperature. Therefore, children's body temperature is often slightly higher than that of adults. As long as a child's body temperature is within the normal range, there are generally no health problems.
3. Parents should not only frequently measure their children's body temperature, but also adjust their clothing according to weather changes and indoor temperature conditions. Don't let your child dress too thickly. As the saying goes, 'If you want your child to be safe, there must be three parts of hunger and cold.' Therefore, excessive warmth is not conducive to your child's physical health.
