Treat Baby Fever

For a child over 4 or 5 months you can use an oral or pacifier thermometer.

Treat baby fever.

Know how much your child weighs. In children under 3 months of age call your child s provider first before giving them medicines. If he s younger ask your doctor how much to give him. Newborns must be seen by a doctor immediately if they develop a fever while older.

Acetaminophen can be used in children as young as 2 months old. A fever can stimulate certain bodily defenses to protect against invading viruses and bacteria. Another option is ibuprofen if. Acetaminophen can lower your child s temperature.

Some parents worry that fevers are dangerous but they almost never are. Keep in mind however that these medications. Encourage your child to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable lethargic or uncomfortable.

Use a light blanket if you feel chilled until the chills end. The child has a fever if it registers above 100 4. If he s older than 2 the dose will be listed on the label. Treating a fever in an infant will vary based on the age of the child and the symptoms surrounding the fever.

A doctor may recommend antibiotics to treat the cause of a baby s fever. Up to 102 f 38 9 c taken rectally. However if your baby is younger than 3 months and has a fever contact his pediatrician before giving any medicine. Fevers of up to 105 f are common in young babies.

To treat a fever at home. A child has a fever if the rectal temperature is above 100 4 f. Dress in lightweight clothing. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

Acetaminophen tylenol and ibuprofen advil motrin help lower fever in children. In most cases a fever is a sign that your baby s body is fighting an infection. Your child s doctor may tell you to use both types of medicine. Above 102 f 38 9 c taken rectally.