How should a five-month-old baby have a fever?
As parents, we are always worried when our baby has a fever. Especially five-month-old babies are more susceptible to viral infections because their immune systems are not yet complete. So what should we do when our baby has a fever?
The first aspect: observe changes in body temperature
When a baby has a fever, we must first observe the changes in the baby\’s body temperature. Generally speaking, normal body temperature is 36℃-37.5℃. When the baby\’s temperature reaches above 38°C, it is considered to have a fever. If the baby\’s temperature is high, we should reduce the baby\’s fever in time. You can touch your baby\’s forehead or armpits with your hands. If it feels very hot, it is recommended to use a thermometer to measure your baby\’s temperature. When the body temperature reaches above 39℃, you should go to the hospital in time to avoid aggravation of the condition.
Second aspect: Use antipyretic drugs to reduce fever
When a baby has a fever, we can use some drugs to reduce the fever. The most classic method is to use ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Infants should take oral solution or tablets crushed and mixed with food as recommended by the doctor. When using medicine, the dosage needs to be determined according to the baby\’s age and weight, and do not overdose. At the same time, you should also pay attention to whether your baby is allergic to drugs and use it in strict accordance with the instructions.
The third aspect: Pay attention to your baby’s diet and nutrition
When a baby has a fever, it often affects the baby\’s appetite. A poor diet will make the baby\’s physical condition worse and unable to effectively fight bacteria and viruses. Therefore, while reducing the baby\’s fever, we must also ensure that the baby\’s diet is nutritious. You can give your baby some juice or warm water to provide adequate moisture. You can also give your baby some porridge and cook some light soup to supplement nutrients such as carbohydrates and protein.
The fourth aspect: maintain a comfortable environment
When a baby has a fever, we should also pay attention to keeping the environment around the baby comfortable. The indoor temperature and humidity can be adjusted to keep the baby in a suitable environment. You can put your baby in lightweight cotton clothes to maintain breathability. At the same time, you should also maintain your baby\’s hygiene, change bed sheets and quilts regularly, disinfect your baby\’s toys, etc.
Summary
For the treatment of fever in five-month-old babies, we can elaborate on the following aspects: observing body temperature changes, using anti-pyretic drugs to reduce fever, paying attention to the baby\’s diet and nutrition, and maintaining a comfortable environment. When a baby has a fever, we must deal with it in time to avoid aggravation of the condition. At the same time, we must keep the environment around the baby comfortable, give the baby enough water and nutrients, and help the baby recover as soon as possible.
