Mohit Sharma Mohit Sharma Asked 10 months ago

How to reduce high fever in infants?

My infant son has a high fever, and I'm so worried. What are the safest ways to reduce high fever in infants? I want to make sure I'm doing everything right for him.

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Lata Yadav Lata Yadav Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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I have raised three kids and whenever they had a high fever, I kept them in just a single layer of cotton clothing and wiped their underarms and neck with a damp cloth. Keep breast milk feeding frequently so they don't get dehydrated.

Sandeep Sangwan Sandeep Sangwan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't experiment with home remedies on a small infant. Do normal tap water sponging to control the temperature immediately, and then call your pediatrician for the exact dose of paracetamol drops according to the baby's weight.

Aisha Patel Aisha Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh no, poor baby! 🥺 Please do normal tap water sponging on their tiny forehead and tummy right away. Don't use cold water as it can cause shivering! Sending lots of love to the little one! 💕

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

First, take a deep breath. Babies get fevers easily because their immune systems are developing. Take off any heavy woollens, keep the room well-ventilated, and apply damp cloth strips to their forehead while you contact your doctor.

Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Please do not delay. High fever in infants can sometimes cause febrile convulsions very quickly. If the baby is dull, not feeding, or if the fever is above 101 degrees, please take them to a hospital immediately.

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Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My sister's 6-month-old had a high fever last week. Sponging with normal room temperature water worked instantly to lower the heat before we reached the clinic. Just avoid cold ice water, it makes it worse.

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