Can children take a warm bath when they have a fever?

Children often experience fever during their growth. In fact, many parents have serious misunderstandings about fever, thinking that fever means that the body is sick. In fact, there are many benefits to children's occasional fever. Parents should first find the exact cause of the fever, so that they can treat and reduce the fever. So, can children take a warm bath when they have a fever?

First, can children take a warm bath when they have a fever? Giving a child a warm bath when he has a fever is actually a cooling measure. Because bathing can clean the skin, prevent blockage of sweat glands, and help the body dissipate heat. As long as the method is correct, it can not only reduce the body temperature by 0.5℃~1℃, but also calm down children who seem irritable due to fever and help them fall asleep peacefully.

Second, however, you should also pay attention to some issues when bathing your child. First of all, close the doors and windows, and adjust the indoor temperature to around 25 degrees Celsius; the water temperature for bathing is generally 2 to 3 degrees lower than body temperature; the bathing time should not be too long, generally 5 to 10 minutes, and you can bathe several times a day; after bathing, wipe off the water on your body in time, wrap it with a towel, and put on clothes to avoid catching a cold. In addition, during the bathing process, parents should closely observe the child's complexion, breathing, and spirit. If any problems arise, they should stop immediately.

Third, if the child has a high fever of over 38.5 degrees Celsius, and has chills, cold limbs, and dizziness, it is not advisable to give him a bath. Because children at this age are more sensitive to cold and hot stimuli, their blood vessels and muscles are in a contracted state. If they are given a bath, the capillaries throughout their body will expand, and the blood supply to the brain may be affected. It is easy to have acute cerebral ischemia and hypoxia, leading to collapse or even shock.

Can children take a warm bath when they have a fever? Yes, if the baby's temperature is not particularly high, and if he likes to take a bath and is in good spirits, you can bathe the baby with warm water. This will help reduce the temperature and make the baby happy. If the baby's fever is above 38.5°, you should take antipyretics immediately. Only if the baby is in good spirits can you give the baby a bath. Similarly, if a baby under three months old has a fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.