What should I do if my 1-year-old baby has a fever?

Babies are very prone to fever because their physical constitution is very poor and their body development is not so complete, so they are very likely to have a fever. Don’t worry too much. It is best to detect the baby’s fever in time so that the baby can get good treatment.

When your baby has a fever, you should first measure his body temperature. If it is below 38.5 degrees (inclusive), you can take physical cooling measures instead of taking antipyretic drugs. You can apply a cool towel to the baby's forehead or use a baby fever-reducing patch on the neck, armpits and other parts.

When the baby's whole body is hot, you can use a towel dipped in a small amount of alcohol to gently wipe the whole body. This is suitable for high fever. If your baby only has a low fever, you can just wipe the whole body with a warm towel. This can help lower your baby's temperature and make him feel better. Be careful not to use too much alcohol; dilute it several times with water.

When your baby has a fever, keep giving him water. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of water to eliminate toxins from the body and relieve fever symptoms. Generally, when a baby has a fever, it is a "dry fever" and the baby does not sweat, so the body cannot excrete normally. Drinking more water can promote the body's metabolism and make the baby sweat, so the fever can go away quickly.

Because babies feel very uncomfortable when they have a fever, try to keep them as active as possible. Parents can hug them more to make them feel safe so that they can fall asleep quickly. Only a good rest can help alleviate the symptoms of fever.

So, dear parents and friends, don’t worry too much. If your baby has a fever, there are many ways to treat it, and the effects will be very good. Usually, parents must help their baby develop good living habits, and also pay attention to their baby’s diet.