Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite. There are no significant abnormalities, but she sometimes shivers. How can I improve the baby’s fever of 39 degrees and what methods can lower body temperature?
Answer
Keep a thermometer handy and measure the temperature whenever the baby is sick. Avoid taking medication unnecessarily; use drugs like Tylenol or Motrin according to specification when the temperature reaches 38.5 degrees. At the same time, complement physical cooling methods, such as placing a cold towel on the forehead, intermittently wiping behind the ears, on the soles of the feet, and in the armpits with diluted alcohol using lukewarm water. Additionally, do not wrap the baby too tightly in clothes. Also, drink plenty of warm water during this period as the baby loses fluids due to fever; it is necessary to replenish them. Patience is key for adults, no matter what.