Question
My baby was born prematurely and is now over a month old. Yesterday, my mom had a fever and couldn’t breastfeed; she only drank formula milk for the whole day. Last night, the baby also had a fever of 38 degrees. Since it was at night, we didn’t go to the doctor. What should we do? Are there any home remedies to bring down the fever?
Answer
There can be many reasons for a fever. The most likely cause is dehydration or a second bout of the common cold. The management includes: 1. Giving the child plenty of water; 2. Consider using over-the-counter fever-reducing medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen for children; 3. Closely monitor the child’s physical changes and contact a doctor promptly if any issues are detected; 4. Timely supplement various nutrients required for the child’s growth and development, such as Longmu Strong Bone Granules and probiotics.