What should I do if my baby has a high fever of 39 degrees?

Fever is a common phenomenon in our lives and also a disease. A severe fever can cause many other diseases in our body. So what should we do if our baby has a high fever of 39 degrees? We must seek treatment in a timely manner. Let’s take a look at what we should do if the baby’s fever persists at 39 degrees.

How to deal with a baby's fever of 39 degrees: Correct understanding

Parents should understand that 39 degrees Celsius is the dividing line between a moderate fever and a high fever, so they need to be very careful in handling the situation. If the baby's fever of 39 degrees continues for too long or the baby's temperature tends to rise again, you should seek medical attention in time. Otherwise, when the baby's fever exceeds 39 degrees, it may cause damage to the body.

Method 2 for treating a baby with a fever of 39 degrees: physical cooling

When the baby has a fever of 39 degrees, parents can take the following physical cooling methods:

1. Apply ice or use an ice pillow: When the baby's body temperature is 38.5℃, place ice packs on the forehead, both sides of the neck, or on the armpits and bilateral groin areas. To make a homemade ice pack, put crushed ice into a plastic bag, add appropriate amount of cold water, squeeze out the air, and tie the bag. Or you can let your baby sleep with an ice pillow, which can help the baby dissipate local heat and reduce fever. But be sure to wrap a layer of cloth around the ice bag to prevent local frostbite on the baby's skin. Generally, ice compresses and ice pillows are only suitable for older babies. For babies under 6 months old, you can use fever-reducing patches on the market to relieve the discomfort caused by high fever.

2. Warm and wet compress: This is also a good method, that is, apply a large warm and semi-dry towel to the baby's chest and abdomen, but pay attention to the room temperature to avoid cold. In addition, you can also use a few slightly cool wet towels (about 25℃), wring them into half dry, and place them on the baby's forehead, neck, armpits and thighs for cold compress. Change them every 5 to 7 minutes, and the baby will feel very comfortable.

Treatment method 3 for a baby with a fever of 39 degrees: medicine

When the baby has a fever of 39 degrees, parents should use physical cooling methods and also supplement with medication. The best choice of antipyretic medicine for babies is antipyretic suppositories. This suppository is inserted through the anus and is mainly absorbed by the rectum, so its effect is relatively fast. However, it should be noted that the use of antipyretic suppositories has a strong antipyretic effect and can easily lead to excessive fever reduction, causing a sharp drop in body temperature. In addition, repeated stimulation of the anus by the drug can easily cause diarrhea in babies.

When a baby has a fever, the cause must be found before the right medicine can be prescribed. Parents should remember that although intravenous infusion has a good effect, it is only a treatment method. Do not believe in it blindly. At the same time, intravenous infusion will also have a certain impact on the baby's body. Moreover, the baby's maximum body temperature is 39℃, which is still within the range of low-to-moderate fever. There is no need to be overly nervous. For babies over 6 months old, the severity of the illness is not proportional to the temperature of their body. It is recommended to observe the baby's mental state and behavioral changes. If there are obvious abnormalities, it would be more appropriate to seek medical attention in time.

The above methods are all ways we can quickly treat baby’s fever. As parents, we must learn them well. Only in this way can we better keep our babies away from the risk of fever. Only in this way can our babies grow up healthier and happier. So, have you learned all the above methods?