Babies under the age of 1 belong to infants and young children. During this period, babies have low resistance and are more susceptible to viral infections, especially minor illnesses such as colds and fever. Parents generally do not need to worry too much when they have a low-grade fever, but they should pay attention to measuring their baby's temperature. Once the temperature rises, it is easy to develop a high fever. So, what should be done for a 1-year-old baby at 40 degrees? Let's take a look with the editor:
What to do with a 1-year-old baby at 40 degrees
Seek medical attention immediately: If the baby's fever exceeds 40 ℃ (especially for babies under 3 years old), it is not caused by vaccination; There is a burning sensation in urine; After burning for more than 24 hours, it repeatedly burns again; If the fever persists for more than 72 hours, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately to ensure the safety of the baby.
What should I do if my baby has a fever of 39 ℃ to 40 ℃
In addition to taking medication, it is recommended that mothers combine warm water baths to help babies enhance blood circulation and reduce high body temperature.
Suggested method:
1. Wipe the body with warm water: When the baby has a fever, use warm water at 40 to 50 degrees Celsius to wipe the neck, armpits, elbow sockets, thigh roots and other areas where large blood vessels are flowing to help the baby cool down.
2. Warm water bath for cooling: You can also give your baby a warm water bath, soaking all of their body (except for their head) in water slightly below body temperature by 2 ℃. At the same time, use a warm and wet towel (37 ℃) to evenly rub the limbs, chest, and back to expand the blood vessels on the surface of the skin and promote heat dissipation.
Wipe the limbs and back for 3-5 minutes each, and leave for a slightly longer time until the armpits, groin, and other areas with abundant blood vessels are reached. The soaking time should be controlled at about 10-15 minutes, once every 4-6 hours, which can help promote blood circulation in babies.
A 1-year-old baby with a fever of 40 degrees Celsius is considered to have a high fever, and if it exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is a high fever that requires medication to cool down. At this time, it cannot be ignored. If the high fever does not decrease, it is easy to burn out the brain, especially for a 1-year-old baby who is too young and cannot speak. It is necessary to take the baby to the hospital for examination in a timely manner to see if there are other symptoms, and ask the doctor to prescribe appropriate antipyretic drugs for the baby to take. The fever should be reduced first before treatment.
