Babies who have just been born are very weak. There are actually many areas on my body that haven't grown well. The worst thing at this time is undoubtedly the baby's illness. But whether you want to go home or not, in case the baby gets sick, mothers still need to know some emergency measures. If not taken care of properly, it will cause more complications, which is regrettable. Now let's talk about what to do if a three week old child has a fever.
What to do if a 3-week-old child vomits and has a fever
Fever and vomiting in children are often related to early gastrointestinal diseases, and attention should be paid to the condition of bowel movements. In addition, headaches, poor mental state, drowsiness, etc. can be noted to rule out the possibility of cranial infection. Pay attention to changes in body temperature first. If it is greater than 38.5, actively control fever with antipyretic drugs, drink plenty of water, and treat vomiting accordingly. After appropriate treatment, observe if there is any improvement and go to the hospital for further treatment. And tell the doctor in detail about the symptoms. If a child has a fever, physical cooling can be done at home first to prevent the occurrence of high fever. You can use warm water to wipe the child's body, focusing on key areas such as the armpits.
Precautions for Baby Fever
Firstly, it is important to drink plenty of water. Drinking plenty of warm water can help replenish the water lost by the baby's body and promote their metabolism. It can also promote the cooling and heat dissipation of the baby's body.
2. It is best to have a light diet. During this period, you can boil more light liquid food, such as Congee for your baby. At the same time as a fever, the baby's digestive function will also decline, which is not conducive to eating foods with heavier flavors. At the same time, it is recommended to adopt a feeding method of eating small and multiple meals.
If a three week old child is sick and unsure, they need to be taken to the hospital and handed over to a doctor for treatment. But before being sent to the hospital, some gentle treatment is also needed, hoping to slow down the baby's symptoms, avoid causing high fever and other complications. The editor has already mentioned some emergency methods for fever and vomiting in the article. Everyone should remember it.
