Having sick kids is the worst part about parenting. No one wants to watch their child suffer. I remember when Emma was just a baby and she had her first high grade fever. It was one of the most scary nights of my life. We did all of the things our pediatrician suggested:
How to treat a child’s fever
Administer tylenol or motrin as directed, going by the weight of your child. This helps control the fever and eases the pain. Fevers tend to spike at nighttime, so try and give the last dose just before bedtime.
Give a lukewarm bath. This will help the fever and to distract the child with some bathtime fun. Never use cold water, only lukewarm.
Use a cold compress for the head and neck. This will help keep the child comfortable.
Keep the child hydrated. I have had instances where my children are so miserable that they refuse to drink a drop. In these cases I will use a medicine dropper to squirt water into their mouths. Ice pops also work well. If your child won’t shed tears or looks sallow, he or she is likely dehydrated and must be taken to the emergency room as soon as possible.
Over the years I have become more confident about treating them correctly, but I still despise fevers passionately. I love to buy new parents the New Baby Essentials Kit by Little Remedies. The recipients will thank you later.
It has been so long ago since my girls were small I can’t honestly remember when the first time they were sick but I do remember the panic of what do I do? With the croup I do remember turning on the shower and letting the steam fill the room.
Being a mom of 2 kids, I know how worse & tensed it is, when your kids are sick. You have given some clean tips to treat a child’s fever easily. I have never tried Lukewarm bath, but I have done my best to keep them hydrated with herbal tea & veg soups. Thanks for sharing.
My younger son always seems to spike a fever when he gets sick. These are the things that I have learned over the years that will bring it down and they work.
When your child has a fever we want to do everything possible to make it better. These are great products. We often combine essential oils in as well.
These are all great tips. One of the worst things is when your kids get sick. I always knew when my son had an ear infection because he would always run a fever. He would need Motrin and Tylenol to bring the fever down.
I hate when the kids are sick. I always feel so bad seeing them suffer. I like to give a lukewarm bath to help bring a fever down while i wait for the Tylenol to work.
I’m with you, I just hate when the kids get a fever. It makes me feel just awful for them, and worried as a mom.
Aww!! I hate when my kids are sick! A fever makes it even worse. Thank goodness for medicines like this that help get those fevers down.
Love the brand! They have a lot of great things and we’ve used a few over the year
I just hate it when my kids are sick, even if they are older. I encourage them to eat better and we use essential oils