What to do if your baby has a fever of 37.9 degrees

The healthy growth of the baby is the hope of every parent, but the reality is sometimes contrary to one's wishes. Babies may get sick during the growth process, especially if they are not well taken care of. Since the baby's body resistance is relatively low, fever is particularly common. So what should I do if my baby has a fever of 37.9 degrees? Let’s learn more about it through the following introduction.

The normal armpit temperature is 36-37 degrees, 37-38 degrees is low fever, 38-39 degrees is moderate fever, 39-40 degrees is high fever, and above 40 degrees is very high fever. The principle is that if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees, do not take antipyretic medicine or get antipyretic injections, and let the baby drink more water. It is appropriate to add clothes. Children have poor ability to regulate their own body temperature. If the temperature is 38 degrees, it is recommended to see a doctor. You can first use physical cooling, or mix half alcohol with water, and wipe the baby's armpits, neck, limbs and thighs to promote heat dissipation from the skin.

1. Pay attention to your child’s mental state. If the child has a high fever but is in good spirits, and can still laugh and play after taking medicine to reduce the fever, and is almost the same as usual, it means that the child's condition is not serious and he or she can be rest assured to recuperate at home. If the child is listless, tired, and has a dull expression, it indicates that the child is seriously ill and should be taken to the hospital immediately.

2. Observe your child's facial expression. If the child's complexion is normal or flushed, you can rest assured to take care of him at home; if his complexion is dull, yellow, blue, or purple, and his eyes are dull, it means that the condition is serious and he should be sent to the hospital.

Through the above introduction, we know what to do if the baby has a fever of 37.9. In normal times, we must pay attention to the conditioning of the baby's body. Not only should we pay attention to the daily diet, but also pay attention to conditioning in life. We should add or remove clothes appropriately according to the weather conditions. In addition, the baby's diet should not cause food stagnation.