1. How to judge whether the baby has a fever?
2. What are the causes of fever?
3. How to reduce fever in babies?
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
5. How to prevent baby from having fever?
6. Common misunderstandings and precautions
1. How to judge whether the baby has a fever?
Generally speaking, normal body temperature is between 36.5℃~37.5℃. If your baby\’s body temperature exceeds 37.5°C, it means he has a fever. However, due to differences in age and physical condition, babies of different ages have different reactions to fever. For example, for a 7-month-old baby, if the body temperature exceeds 38°C, it is considered a high fever.
In addition, other factors need to be considered when judging whether there is a fever, such as season, time, etc. , in summer or after exercise, the human body will have a natural \”body temperature increase\”, which is not a true \”fever\”.
2. What are the causes of fever?
1. Infection: Infection is one of the most common causes of fever in children. Infections include two types: bacterial infections and viral infections. Common ones include colds, pneumonia, diarrhea, etc.
2. Allergy: Your baby\’s allergy to certain foods or drugs may also cause fever.
3. Environmental factors: If the baby is exposed to the sun in a high temperature environment or is in an air-conditioned room for a long time, it may also cause fever.
4. Other reasons: For example, tooth growth, vaccination, etc. may cause fever.
3. How to reduce fever in babies?
1. Physical cooling method: You can use a wet towel to wipe the baby\’s forehead, armpits, inner thighs and other parts, or give the baby a warm bath. However, it should be noted that do not use too cold water or allow the water temperature to be too high to avoid causing other problems.
2. Drug cooling method: You can use some antipyretics to help lower your body temperature. However, it should be noted that children should be careful when using medicines and follow the doctor\’s recommendations.
3. Keep the room ventilated and ventilated: Keeping the room ventilated can also help lower body temperature. However, you need to avoid letting the baby be blown directly by cold wind to avoid causing other problems.
4. Under what circumstances do you need medical treatment?
1. High fever that persists: If your baby\’s body temperature exceeds 39°C and still does not drop after physical cooling and drug cooling, you need to seek medical treatment in time.
2. Persistent fever: If the baby has had a fever for more than 3 days in a row and shows no signs of improvement, he also needs to go to the hospital for examination.
3. Accompanied by other symptoms: If the baby has other discomforts in addition to fever (such as cough, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.), he also needs to seek medical treatment in time.
5. How to prevent baby from having fever?
1. Maintain hygiene: clean the room andFurniture, frequent hand washing, etc. can all help reduce the chance of infection.
2. Strengthen nutrition: Properly match your diet and eat more vitamin-rich foods to enhance your body\’s immunity.
3. Avoid overexertion: Avoid leaving your baby in a high temperature environment for a long time or exercising for a long time.
4. Pay attention to protection: When the seasons change or the climate changes, pay attention to adding or removing clothes for the baby, and avoid exposing the baby to harmful substances.
6. Common misunderstandings and precautions
1. Don’t rely too much on antipyretics, as they also have certain side effects.
2. Do not use too cold or too hot water to bathe your baby.
3. Do not let your baby stay in an air-conditioned room for a long time to avoid problems such as colds.
4. If your baby has a fever accompanied by other symptoms, you must seek medical treatment in time.
