Parents start becoming anxious about the wellbeing of their children right after their birth. Parents want their children to grow up well and stay healthy. However, unexpected events may occur that cause parents to worry about. One of them is sudden fever in the child, which is not practically a disease, but just an indication of other diseases like influenza, dysentery, measles, pox and other problems which are common in little children. Fever may be triggered by different things like virus or bacteria which may cause fever even though a child is properly vaccinated.

It is difficult to identify fever in new born babies as their head and body are kept covered most often, which is why you may feel warmth in the guise of fever. Put a thermometer under the baby’s armpit for 3-5 minutes. If you see the temperature reaches over 99 degree Fahrenheit, you can consider it a fever.

Symptoms of fever:

·        The baby getting weak and feeling dizziness

·        Eclampsia

·        Swelling of the baby’s scalp

·        Keep crying

·        Vomiting and diarrhea

·        Aversion to eat

·        Skin turning pale

·        Frequent breathing and suffocation

·        Visibility of rash

·        No urination in 12 hours

Things to do:

Seeing a doctor:

Take your baby to a doctor if you see any of these symptoms like measles, diarrhea, yellow eye, no urination, sore throat, violent coughing, suffocation, trembling with fever and sweating after fever. Follow a good physician’s suggestions as to how you take care if your child, what to give him, etc.

Measuring temperature with thermometer:

On identifying fever in your child, you should keep measuring his/her body temperature frequently so that you may keep record of fluctuation if there is any. Such records will also help the doctor to prepare prescription. Use digital thermometer for an accurate measurement.

Care at home:

With windows open for proper circulation of air and light, try to keep the temperature of your house comfortable and tolerable. Do not cover the head of your baby since most of your baby’s body heat gets released through his/her head. Release of heat is essential for stopping fever.

Wiping the body with soaked sponge or clothes:

If the fever rises high, you can wipe your baby’s body with soaked sponge or a piece of clothing like cotton scarf or towel. Soak the piece of cloth or sponge in warm water. Squeeze the piece of cloth a little and then wipe the baby’s body with it. First wipe the hands. Then, wipe the legs. Wipe some parts like the armpits and groins thoroughly. Finally, wipe the whole body with a dry towel so that the body of the baby does not stay wet. Do this multiple times until the fever abates.

Food for the baby:

Do stop breastfeeding your baby during the fever. Breastfeed him/her frequently so that he/she does not get weak. Give him/her to eat and drink liquid food, juice, soup and water so that dehydration does not affect your baby.

The baby’s sleep:

Sleeping is pretty essential for your new born baby. If your baby catches fever with cough, sleeping becomes pretty tough for him. However, if your baby gets some sleep, it helps both him/her and you. You can also take him/her in your arms and take a little walk to offer comfort. Make sure you keep him/her straight because such positioning helps him/her to sleep and find comfort.

A new born baby needs to be put under intensive care during fever. If the fever does not diminishes entirely or keeps rising with suffocation, nausea and evacuation, take him/her to the doctor. Also, try to keep your baby close to you as long as possible because proximity to the mother gives a child utmost comfort at this time. Remember the future of your child is in your hands. So, if your baby catches fever, proper care form you can cure of him/her of the condition.

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