What should I do if my child suddenly has a fever at night?

Winter is the time when children have fever most frequently. Many children are prone to colds and fevers. Especially because children often have the habit of kicking off quilts, which leads to fever, many parents will feel particularly worried, and they don’t know what solution is better for sudden night fever. The following editor will introduce many effective ways to help children reduce fever.

When dealing with a baby who suddenly has a fever in the middle of the night, the first step new parents should take is to help the baby take his temperature. If the baby's temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees, then there is no need to take any action. Just use physical cooling methods and let the baby drink more boiled water, which can also have a good fever-reducing effect.

There are many physical ways to cool down, such as ice compresses, fever patches, alcohol rubs, etc. I believe many parents know about them, but when it comes to how to use them correctly, I believe some parents will still be confused.

The correct way to use the cooling patch is to stick it on the baby's forehead and some large circulation areas such as the groin. This will take away the heat from the baby's blood vessel-rich areas and achieve a better cooling effect.

It is generally recommended to use alcohol body rubs when the baby has a high fever that persists. The rub should also be applied to areas where large blood vessels run, such as the neck, armpits, thighs, knees, etc., but avoid rubbing the front and back of the chest.

A baby's fever is just a normal immune response, so when the temperature under the armpit does not exceed 38.5 degrees, there is no need to choose injections or medications. Only when the baby's armpit temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, consider giving the baby antipyretic treatment, such as taking oral antipyretic drugs. If you find that your baby continues to have a fever, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time. Do not give your baby too many antipyretic drugs without authorization.

The above methods for reducing children's fever at night are introduced. I believe that everyone has a very good understanding of the situation when children suddenly have a fever in the middle of the night and are temporarily unable to seek medical treatment. They can deal with the emergency situation of children's sudden fever and prevent more serious situations. However, if the fever exceeds 38 degrees Celsius, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time through the emergency room.