Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

Should i have a blanket if i have a fever?

My son has a fever and is feeling cold, so I put a blanket on him. My mother-in-law says not to cover him too much. Should I keep a blanket on him or remove it?

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Rina Das Rina Das Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, if you're feeling cold and shivering, a light blanket can be comforting. Just don't bundle up too much if you start feeling too hot.

Kabir Khan Kabir Khan Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Oh, a fever! That usually means no tasty food for me, bummer. But yeah, definitely a blanket if you're feeling chilly. Gotta stay cozy and keep that body temperature stable while recovering. Maybe some nice soup too!

Deepika Reddy Deepika Reddy Joined May 2026 4 months ago

It's so confusing, right? One minute you're freezing, the next you're sweating. I always used to get so stressed about it. Listen to your body – if you feel cold, use a blanket. If you're burning up, kick it off.

Sameer Joshi Sameer Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, that fever chill can be really uncomfortable. It's okay to use a blanket if you're feeling cold. The goal is to feel as comfortable as possible while your body fights the infection.

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Ananya Menon Ananya Menon Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Yeah, definitely keep one handy! Sometimes you're shivering, then suddenly you're sweating. A light blanket you can easily throw on or off is perfect. Just stay hydrated too, that's key.

Sarla Gupta Sarla Gupta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

When we were young, our mothers always said to stay warm with a light sheet, especially if we were shivering. It helps you feel better. Just make sure you don't get too hot and dizzy.

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