Question
Can you use warm water for physical cooling when a child has a fever?
Answer
When a baby has a fever, physical cooling is a common method, but it’s important to choose the right areas for wiping. If the baby has a fever and feels warm but has cold hands and feet, it’s not recommended to wipe the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. The correct approach is to wipe areas where major blood vessels pass through, such as the neck, armpits, knee pits, and inguinal groins. The chest, back, abdomen, and palms of the hands and soles of the feet should not be wiped.