1. How to judge whether the baby has a fever?
1.1 How to use a thermometer
1.2 Definition and standards of fever
Baby fever is a matter of great concern to parents, but how to judge whether the baby has fever? First of all, we need to learn to use the thermometer correctly. Place the thermometer under the baby\’s armpit or anus, and the measured temperature is the body temperature. Secondly, we need to understand the definition and standards of fever. Normal human body temperature fluctuates between 36°C and 37°C. When it exceeds 37.5°C, it is mild fever, when it exceeds 38°C, it is moderate fever, and when it exceeds 39°C, it is high fever.
2. What should you do if your baby has a fever?
2.1 Selection of cooling drugs
2.2 Things to note
What should parents do when their baby has a fever? First, you can choose to use cooling medications to help lower your body temperature. However, you need to pay attention to choosing drugs that are suitable for your age and weight, and use them according to your doctor\’s recommendations. Secondly, you need to pay attention to the dosage and frequency when giving medicine to your child, and follow the doctor\’s instructions. In addition, you can give your child cool drinks or wipe their body to help lower their body temperature.
3. Common causes of fever in babies
3.1 Colds and Flu
3.2 Pneumonia and bronchitis
3.3 Digestive tract infection
There are many reasons why babies have fever. Common causes include colds, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, digestive tract infections, etc. Parents need to take their children to the hospital for examination in time and receive treatment according to the doctor\’s recommendations. If your child has shortness of breath, coughing, vomiting, etc., he or she needs to seek medical attention promptly.
4. How to prevent babies from having fever?
4.1 Keep warm
4.2 Dietary conditioning
Prevention is better than cure. Parents can start from their daily lives to help their children prevent fever. First, pay attention to keeping warm to prevent children from catching cold; second, pay attention to dietary conditioning and provide children with a nutritious and balanced diet; in addition, you can also allow children to exercise moderately to improve their body immunity.
To sum up, when a baby has a fever, parents need to make a timely judgment and take measures to help their child cool down. At the same time, we also need to understand the common causes and prevention methods, and start from daily life to protect the health of our children.
