1. Symptoms of fever in babies
2. Causes of fever
3. How to measure body temperature correctly
4. How to deal with baby’s fever
1. Symptoms of fever in babies
Your baby may have a fever when:
1. Increased body temperature: The normal adult body temperature is 36℃~37℃, while the body temperature of infants and young children is slightly higher than that of adults. When the body temperature exceeds 37.5°C, it can be considered as having a fever.
2. Physical discomfort: The baby may experience physical discomfort such as fatigue, loss of appetite, dizziness, etc.
3. Skin changes: Some children will have flushed skin or excessive sweating.
4. Other symptoms: Some children may have vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.
2. Causes of fever
1. Infectious causes: Bacterial and viral infections are the most common causes of fever in children.
2. Immune reasons: Immune abnormalities can also cause hypothermia or hyperthermia reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. in children.
3. Drug reaction: The side effects of some drugs may cause fever in babies.
4. Traumatic causes: such as burns, sunburn, etc.
3. How to measure body temperature correctly
1. Rectal temperature method: Insert the thermometer about 2.5 cm into the baby\’s anus and hold it for 1-2 minutes.
2. Oral method: Place the thermometer under the tongue, close your mouth, and hold it for 3-4 minutes.
3. Axillary method: Place the thermometer under the armpit, close the arm to the body, and hold it for 3-5 minutes.
4. How to deal with baby’s fever
1. Pay attention to observation: Observe the baby\’s physical changes in time. If there is shortness of breath, flushed skin, etc., you need to seek medical treatment in time.
2. Appropriate cooling: In case of high fever, timely measures need to be taken to cool down. Antipyretics or physical cooling methods can be used.
3. Pay attention to diet and rest: During fever, you need to provide sufficient water and nutrients, and ensure adequate rest time.
In short, when our children have a fever, don’t panic. It is very important to measure the body temperature correctly, observe the baby\’s body changes in time, and take appropriate measures. At the same time, attention should also be paid to preventing infections and other issues to ensure the healthy growth of children.
