Question
A 2-year-old girl, who is in good health during the day, suddenly starts to have a fever at night. How should parents use physical methods to lower the child’s body temperature?
Answer
After a child has a fever, parents can use warm water to wipe the child’s body, paying attention not to make the water too cold, just slightly cooler than the baby’s body temperature. Additionally, alcohol can be used to wipe the baby’s palms, armpits, and back to help dissipate heat. It is essential to ensure that the baby receives adequate hydration. If the body temperature continues to rise, parents should take the child to the doctor promptly.