How to reduce an infant's fever?
My 6-month-old baby has a slight fever, and I'm worried. I've given him a sponge bath, but I want to know what else I can do at home. How can I safely reduce an infant's fever?
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8 months ago
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Please don't wait around trying home remedies for a small baby's fever. I once ignored my baby's mild fever thinking it was just teething, and it quickly shot up to 103, which was terrifying. Take the baby to a pediatrician immediately.
7 months ago
Arey, babies are like little heaters sometimes! Just wipe them down with a damp cloth of normal tap water—never cold water. And please don't wrap them in ten blankets like our grandmothers love to do.
8 months ago
Oh my god, a baby's fever is so scary, I always panic and check their temperature every five minutes. Please make sure the baby is drinking breast milk or formula to stay hydrated. If they seem sleepy or unresponsive, rush to the hospital.
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5 months ago
Hello beta. Keep the room well-ventilated and dress the baby in loose cotton clothes. You can do a warm sponge bath on the forehead and stomach. Only give paracetamol drops if the pediatrician has prescribed the correct dosage based on the baby's weight.
8 months ago
Having raised three kids, I can tell you that baby fevers always happen at midnight when you are exhausted! Keep a digital thermometer handy and note down the readings. But seriously, call your doctor for any infant fever.