Why does the child have a fever in the middle of the night?

During the growth of a child, the thing that mothers worry about most is that the child will get sick. When a child is sick, mothers will feel very nervous and even at a loss. Many careful mothers will find that children often have a fever in the middle of the night. Although fever in children is a common thing, it can also make mothers feel extremely anxious. So why are children prone to fever in the middle of the night?

Case 1

First of all, there are many situations when a child has a fever in the middle of the night. One situation is that the child does not have a fever, but the parents made a misjudgment. This situation is more common in babies under two years old. The younger the baby is, the more likely his body temperature is affected by the environment. Many parents have encountered a situation where their baby has a high temperature and cries at night, but nothing happens during the day. This situation often occurs when seasons change, especially for baby boys, who can easily become hot all over because their clothes are not taken off in time.

Case 2

Many parents have always been afraid that their children will catch a cold, so their clothes and bedding are thicker. The baby's body temperature is the highest in the second half of the night, so if you touch the baby's forehead at this time, it may be very hot, and the baby may wake up and cry because of the heat. At this time, parents should appropriately reduce the thickness of the bedding, give the baby water, and then observe whether the baby's body temperature drops, and continue to measure the temperature until they are sure that the baby is fine.

Case 3

Another situation is that the baby has been feeling unwell, such as having a mild cough or a runny nose. Children have stronger resistance than adults and they love to play. As long as they are not feeling very uncomfortable, they will often ignore their illness and continue playing. Under this condition, the baby's condition may worsen and the fever may exceed 38 degrees Celsius in the middle of the night. When parents encounter this situation, they should not panic. The younger the baby is, the more physical cooling should be performed.