Question
A 41-day-old baby has an unstable body temperature, with the lowest being 37.5 degrees and the highest reaching 38.2 degrees, experiencing recurrent fevers. They have previously tried drinking warm water and keeping the feet warm as methods, and they hope to understand faster ways to reduce fever.
Answer
For babies of this age, it is not recommended to use medication for fever reduction. It is suggested to use physical cooling methods, such as wiping the baby’s entire body with warm water. The water temperature should be controlled between 32 and 34 degrees, and each wiping session should last at least 10 minutes. Pay special attention to wiping the skin folds at the neck, armpits, elbows, and inguinal area.