What to do if a 50-day-old child has a fever

For some couples who are becoming parents for the first time, because they have no previous experience in raising children, they are often very anxious when their baby has physical problems and do not know how to deal with it correctly. Especially when the baby is young, it is very common for the baby to have fever symptoms. Some parents will be at a loss as to what to do when they see their baby has a fever, and may even try all kinds of medical treatments in a hurry. So, what should we do if a 50-day-old child has a fever?

What should I do when my baby has a high fever?

Don't think too much, you should go to the hospital for a check-up immediately. But before going to the hospital, how should we deal with a baby with a fever?

First, reduce the amount of clothes to help your baby dissipate heat. The traditional idea is that when a child has a fever, he or she should be wrapped tightly with clothes and quilts to "force" the sweat out. In fact, this is wrong. When children have a fever, they will shiver and parents may think that their children have chills, but in fact, this is because their increased body temperature causes convulsions. For example, if the baby wears two pieces of clothing normally, then when he has a high fever, he only needs to wear one piece. If it is a dry and cold winter in the north, you should wear less clothing indoors, but on the way to see a doctor, you still need to keep warm and windproof. Once you arrive at the hospital, you can then wear less clothing to help your baby cool down. Note that if the baby is already sweating, it is best not to take off his clothes immediately to prevent the baby from catching a cold and worsening the condition. After the sweat evaporates, you should help your baby take off his clothes.

If the baby's body temperature is above 38.5℃, the baby should be given antipyretics immediately. Taking antipyretics will not affect subsequent examinations in the hospital. Common antipyretic drugs on the market include Tylenol, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc. Among them, Tylenol is relatively mild and generally takes effect gradually one hour after taking the medicine. Tylenol comes with a dropper for easy feeding. For babies under 1 year old, the dosage is about 0.8 ml per time. If the baby's body temperature is above 39.5℃, you can also choose Motrin and Ibuprofen, which are more effective. Do not take any antipyretic medicine more than 4 times a day, otherwise it will harm your baby's body.

After the examination, the cause of the disease is determined, so parents will have a better idea of ​​the situation. Then just follow the doctor's instructions for care.

What is the normal body temperature for a baby? Generally speaking, the armpit temperature of babies under one year old is usually between 36 and 37 degrees. If the body temperature exceeds 37.4 degrees, it can be confirmed that it has a fever. However, sometimes the baby's body temperature will change with the change of morning and evening, so parents should pay more attention.