When the baby has a fever, a lot of new mothers are in a hurry, but with the right approach, they can help the baby get through the heat. Dr. Lee jie, the newborn at the beijing people's hospital, reminds that fever itself is a physical defence, that it is more suitable for physical cooling below 38. 5°c and that blind sweating or cold dressing may aggravate ill-health。
The first step is to "freeze" the baby. Some parents are afraid of the cold of their children and have a fever that is covered with thick cotton, resulting in higher body temperatures. The correct approach is to wear an open-air, fresh cotton, room temperature at 24-26°c, air conditioning and fans not blowing directly. Remember to touch the back of the baby every 30 minutes, so if it's not cold it means it's fit。
The second step is to wipe the bath with warm water of 32-34°c. The focus is on the neck, armpits and groin areas, where evaporation takes heat. But not with alcohol or ice water, it stimulates the baby's tender skin. The time for bathing is limited to 10 minutes, and if the baby cries and resists, stop。
The third step is to ensure adequate moisture. Breast-fed babies are breast-fed, milk-drink can be used with warm water, and it is important to observe the amount of urine - every two to three hours means no dehydration. If the baby's lips are dry and its front dents are dim, it has to go to the hospital. The fever of a child under six months of age exceeds 24 hours, or convulsions, sleep addictions and prompt medical treatment. Remember these little details: the deheating stickers can only alleviate local discomfort and do not really cool; the fever does not have to be capped with ice bags, which can affect the dissipation of the heat. As one mother said, parenting is about fighting anxiety, believing in the resistance of the baby, and scientific care is more important than panic。
