Question

How to quickly reduce a 1-year-old baby’s fever of 38.5°C?

Answer

When a 1-year-old baby has a fever, parents should take the following measures to help the baby cool down:

  1. Keep the room temperature cool and let the baby wear light clothing.
  2. Ensure the baby drinks enough fluids, which can be breast milk, formula milk, or plain water.
  3. If the baby is over 3 months old, you can use acetaminophen to lower the body temperature.
  4. Keep the baby clean by using warm water for a bath, but avoid using alcohol to wipe as it may cause alcohol poisoning.
  5. If the baby’s fever lasts more than 3 days or the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, seek medical attention immediately to rule out other potential diseases. Remember that fever-reducing medications can only temporarily lower body temperature and do not treat the disease causing the fever. Therefore, parents should closely monitor the baby’s condition and seek medical assistance when necessary.