What are the symptoms of a baby catching a cold and having a fever?

If there is a baby at home, he or she definitely needs care in all aspects, and this requires the mother, father or other family members to be more serious. Take dressing for example. When it is hot, you can take off some of your baby's clothes. If the weather is cold, you should add more clothes. This will definitely prevent your baby from getting sick. However, some careless parents let their children wear less when it's cold, which results in them catching a cold. So, what are the symptoms of a baby catching a cold and having a fever?

Symptoms of fever when baby catches cold: Symptoms of mild fever

1. Body temperature is between 37.4 and 38.5 degrees Celsius;

2. There are abnormal sounds when breathing;

3. In a sleeping state, difficult to wake up;

4. Unwilling to engage in physical activities. Once touched or moved, he becomes irritable and cries non-stop.

Treatment: Daily care methods

1. First, take good care of your baby who has a fever and catches a cold

2. Give your baby more warm water

3. Let your baby rest more. Babies usually repair themselves during sleep.

4. Keep indoor air circulating

Symptoms of a baby catching a cold and having a fever: Symptoms of a moderate fever

1. Body temperature is between 38..6~41℃;

2. Crying constantly, refusing to listen to comfort, and no one can comfort him;

3. The baby's head is a little stiff when turning;

4. Drooling all the time and having difficulty swallowing;

5. When you are changing the baby's diaper, the baby shows obvious discomfort, such as a tingling pain.

Treatment method: physical cooling

1. Take a warm bath to cool down

2. Use ice pillows and ice packs to cool down

3. Use antipyretics under the guidance of a pharmacist

Symptoms of severe fever in babies:

1. Body temperature is above 41°C;

2. Spasms or twitches in the limbs or other body areas that cannot be controlled;

3. Confusion and abnormal behavior, as if being able to perceive things that do not exist;

4. The skin turns grayish white or dark blue, or purple spots appear on the skin surface;

5. The pulse is weak but fast and rapid. (The normal pulse rate for children under 1 year old is 160 beats/minute, and for children over 1 year old it is 120 beats/minute);

6. There is blood in the excrement during diarrhea.

Treatment: Seek medical attention immediately

1. Take your baby to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.

2. During the treatment period, parents should provide daily care and auxiliary treatment.