How many days does a child's fever usually last?

The baby's health is the top priority for every parent, but because the baby's body is not fully developed, the baby often has insufficient resistance and low immunity, so the baby will often get sick and have a fever. When the baby has a fever, I believe parents will be very anxious. So what should we do if our baby has a fever? How many days does it usually take for a child’s fever to get better? Let me introduce it to you below.

It takes a process for a baby to recover from being sick. It usually takes three days for a child to have a fever. As long as the body temperature does not reach a new high at the same time every day, it is a sign of improvement and there is no need to worry. Don’t expect the medicine to cure the disease immediately. The baby’s own immune system is also fighting the virus, so every time the baby gets sick, it is also a time for the baby’s immunity to be strengthened. It is not a good thing if the temperature suddenly drops during a high fever and never comes back again. Once the inflammation disappears, the fever will go away.

The treatment methods for babies' fevers are actually different depending on the temperature. Now parents will know more clearly how to provide the most comfortable care for their babies if they have a fever.

When the body temperature is 37 to 38 degrees Celsius: No need to rush to reduce the fever

Fever itself helps kill bacteria and enhance immunity, so there is no need to rush to reduce the fever when it is not too high. Blindly reducing fever often causes many adverse reactions. Due to the rapid reduction of fever and excessive sweating, it is easy to cause collapse and circulatory system problems.

When the body temperature is 38 to 38.5℃: bathe or soak in warm water, drink plenty of water

Undress your baby, rub his whole body with a towel and warm water (around 37°C) or give him a bath. This will dilate the blood vessels in the baby's skin and dissipate body heat. In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it will also absorb body heat. Take a bath for about 10 to 15 minutes each time, about once every 4 to 6 hours. Giving your baby more water can help him sweat. In addition, water has the function of regulating temperature, which can lower body temperature and replenish water lost in the body.

When the body temperature is above 38.5℃: Consider using antipyretics

Generally, antipyretics should be considered when the baby's body temperature is above 38.5℃, and there must be a 4 to 6 hour interval between each dose. Commonly used antipyretics include liquids, tablets, suppositories and injections.

Through the above introduction, I believe parents already know that it usually takes two or three days for a young child to recover from a fever. The measures taken will be different depending on the degree of the baby's fever. I hope the above content can serve as a reference for you. When your baby has a fever, you should take appropriate antipyretic measures in time.