What Should I Do If My Baby Has a Low Fever at Night?
When a baby has a low fever at night, you can use warm water to bathe the baby, apply ice cubes for cooling, or use fever-reducing patches. It is important to keep the air circulating in the room and avoid dressing the baby in too many clothes. Use physical methods to help lower the baby's temperature, and do not rush to use fever-reducing medication. Ensure the baby drinks plenty of water. If the fever persists, seek medical attention promptly. Here are some specific steps:
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When your baby has a fever, don't panic. Observe other symptoms and the baby's overall condition before taking action. If the baby's limbs and hands/feet are warm and the body is sweating, it indicates a need to dissipate heat, so dress the baby in fewer clothes.
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Undress the baby and gently rub a warm (37°C) towel all over the body. This will dilate the baby's skin blood vessels and help dissipate body heat. Additionally, when the water evaporates from the skin, it will also absorb body heat.
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Wrap pre-frozen ice cubes in a towel to create a simple ice pack. Place it on the baby's forehead to temporarily lower the body temperature.
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The gel-like substance in the fever-reducing patch can vaporize water and take away heat without causing excessive cooling.
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Babies' livers are not fully developed, so mothers need to be extra cautious when administering medication. Firstly, choose medications specifically designed for children. Secondly, be cautious with western medicine to avoid overdosing and potentially harming the baby's liver and kidneys.
