What should I do if my seven-month-old baby has a fever of 38 degrees?

It is very common for babies to have a fever, and it has a great impact on the baby. Fever may affect the baby's central nervous system, and if the situation is serious, it may also damage the baby's intelligence. Therefore, when the baby has a fever, parents must be very worried. However, in the face of this situation, you cannot rush to seek medical treatment. You should understand in detail what to do. So here is what to do if a seven-month-old baby has a fever of 38 degrees?

1. Cold compress method: Take 20° water, soak a soft towel in it and squeeze it until it stops dripping, then place it on the forehead, armpits, and inner thighs to cool down, change it every 3-5 minutes.

2. Warm water bath method (32-34°) and alcohol wiping method, wipe the same area as above. But avoid wiping the chest, abdomen, and back to avoid causing slow heart rate or diarrhea. In the case of sudden high fever (39

°C or above), physical cooling should be adopted while sending to hospital for treatment.

1. Get more rest and drink more water to replenish water. If your child only has a low-grade fever, there is no need to rush to the hospital for a series of tests. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water, and monitor your child closely.

2. Prepare a light meal. During a fever, children should eat some easily digestible food to avoid increasing the burden on their stomach and intestines.

3. Pay attention to the ventilation of the room. Open doors and windows appropriately for ventilation to let the air containing germs flow away. In summer, you can also turn on the air conditioner to maintain the temperature at 28-29℃.

4. Try to choose physical cooling methods. Try to wear loose clothing, take a warm shower, and change sweaty clothes to avoid worsening the fever.

5. When using alcohol to cool down, be sure to do so under the guidance of a doctor and avoid important parts.