Question
What’s the best fever-reducing medicine for a 13-month-old baby with a high fever of 39 degrees? Thank you for your answer, and I haven’t taken the baby to the hospital yet.
Answer
When a baby’s body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can use ibuprofen suspension drops or acetaminophen extended-release tablets for fever reduction. If the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, then you can use lukewarm water to wipe down or fever-reducing patches to help lower the temperature, which can also help protect the brain from the effects of high fever. Please remember to keep the baby well-hydrated and feed them easily digestible foods. I hope these suggestions help you, and I wish your baby a healthy recovery!