How to make a child with a fever feel better

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How to make a child with a fever feel better
How to make a child with a fever feel better
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Fever in the child can be a symptom of various diseases. It can indicate a simple cold, or something more serious. When your baby has a fever he may feel grounded; you may feel hot, in pain, and feel widespread malaise. If you are the parent, or the person who takes care of them, you want to help them feel better in some way. Here are some tips on what to do to help a child with a fever.

Steps

Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 1
Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 1

Step 1. Get him to drink

Make sure your baby drinks enough to stay hydrated. A fever causes him to sweat and consequently lose fluids faster than in normal conditions, and this can cause dehydration. If the child already eats solid food, you can give him water, juice, popsicles, broth or jelly. Avoid drinks that contain caffeine: it eliminates more urine and therefore liquids. If he is too small for solid foods, make sure he is drinking enough breast milk or formula

Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 2
Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 2

Step 2. Give the baby any food he wants

If the baby is drinking enough, you shouldn't try to get him to eat at all costs. In most cases, children with a fever have less appetite. This will come back when they feel better, so there's no need to force them to eat if they don't feel like it

Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 3
Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 3

Step 3. Make sure your baby gets enough rest in a room with the right temperature

When the baby feels bad, he needs a lot of rest. Make sure the room he's in isn't too hot, but not too cold either. Do not keep the heating on to avoid overheating the baby. Air conditioning can cause him to tremble, and this can cause his body temperature to rise. Keep the room temperature between 21 and 23 ° C

Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 4
Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 4

Step 4. Dress him lightly

Since children tend to sweat and heat up when they have a fever, don't over-dress them. Heavy clothing traps excess body heat and further increases fever. If your baby feels cold or shivering, cover him with a light blanket or sheet

Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 5
Make a Baby with a Fever Feel Better Step 5

Step 5. Give him a lukewarm bath

A sponging can decrease fever. Do not use water that is too cold, which can cause chills and therefore raise your body temperature. Water that is too hot can also raise your body temperature. Do not use denatured alcohol, it can be absorbed through the skin

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