When our children have a fever, we are always alarmed. But first of all we must remain calm and follow some very simple steps to lower the temperature.
The first thing is to take the temperature when the child is calm to be precise, not to do it in tantrum. Always use the same thermometer and always take the temperature in the same place (under the arm, in the mouth or rectally), but the degrees may vary.
The beliefs that the child must be sheltered to perspire the fever are false. Doctors recommend other methods to lower body temperature. You can, for example, refresh your neck and forehead with a cloth dampened with warm water, which can also be placed in the armpits or in the English. If the fever exceeds 38 degrees, administer the antipyretic that the pediatrician has advised (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.) in the recommended doses for each age. Pediatric medications come with liquids and fruit flavors to make them easier to swallow.
Remove some clothing if it is very warm and give it a warm bath. Never cold, since hair contraction would make heat loss difficult and the sensation will not be pleasant for the child.
Dress it with light cotton clothes, let it rest and give it plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration and help lower body temperature.
If all these measures do not help lower the fever, see a doctor. If the baby is less than three months old, go directly to the doctor as well as if there are spots on the skin, vomit or touch your head as if it hurt. Also check immediately if the child has a history of febrile seizures.
