How to care for a baby with a fever

The baby's transformation from a fetus to birth from the mother's womb, from a newborn to an infant, and then to a child is a magical process for parents, and of course it is also a very worrying process. Why do I say this? Because we all know how difficult it is for a child to grow up. Not only is life stressful, but if he or she accidentally catches a fever, it is even more worrying. There is no point in just worrying. If your baby has a fever, you must take good care of him. Let’s talk about how to care for your baby when he has a fever.

Simple and safe handling method

Maintain good ventilation in your home

If your home has air conditioning, maintain the room temperature between 25℃~27℃. You can place the child in an air-conditioned room or blow an electric fan around him to slowly lower his body temperature, which will make the child feel more comfortable. But if the limbs are cold and the patient is shivering violently, it means that the patient needs warmth, so he should be covered with a blanket.

Remove excess clothing

If your baby's limbs, hands and feet are warm and he is sweating all over, it means he needs to dissipate heat and he can wear less clothes.

Warm water bath

Undress the baby and rub the whole body with a warm water (37℃) towel. This will dilate the blood vessels in the baby's skin and release body qi. In addition, when water vapor evaporates from the body surface, it will also absorb body heat.

Use a cooling patch

It helps to dissipate heat, but it is not recommended for younger children because it is difficult for them to turn their bodies and the ice pillow can easily cause local overcooling or hypothermia. You can also use a cooling patch. When the water in the gelatinous substance of the cooling patch evaporates, it can take away the heat and will not cause excessive cooling.

Drink plenty of water

To help sweating and prevent dehydration. Water has the function of regulating temperature, which can lower body temperature and replenish water lost in the baby's body.

Diet therapy

Traditional Chinese medicine has always attached great importance to diet therapy, and proper diet can play a role in auxiliary treatment. Here are some simple and effective dietary remedies:

① Lotus leaf drink: It has the effects of relieving summer heat, clearing away heat, nourishing yin and invigorating the stomach. Can be consumed as a beverage every day. Preparation method: Wash 100 grams of fresh lotus leaves, add appropriate amount of water and boil, then add 100 grams of honey and boil it for a while.

②Winter melon and lotus leaf soup: has the effects of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, relieving restlessness and thirst, and promoting diuresis. You can drink the soup and eat the melon twice a day. Preparation method: Wash 500 grams of winter melon, cut into pieces with skin, chop lotus leaves, add water and boil soup. When the soup is ready, remove the lotus leaves and add salt to taste.

③ Kudzu root porridge: has the effects of relieving muscles, clearing heat, promoting body fluid and quenching thirst. Drink once every morning and evening. Preparation method: Wash and slice 40 grams of fresh Pueraria root, grind it with water, and take out the powder after precipitation (Pueraria powder is available on the market). First cook porridge with 100 grams of polished round-grained rice. When it is half cooked, add kudzu root powder and cook into thin porridge.

We have already told you how to take care of your baby when he has a fever, so when your baby is sick, it’s not just about taking medicine. Good care and professional care are also very important. Here I would like to remind parents that they should always read these articles on how to take care of babies when they are sick, so that when the situation really arises, they can take proper care of their babies. Even if the baby is sick, good and professional care will help him get better quickly.