How to Reduce a Baby's Fever

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A kiss on the forehead or a light touch is often enough to determine whether a child has a fever. Reducing the fever takes a little bit more.

Warning
Consult your doctor before giving a baby any medication.

Step 1: Reduce the fever
Reduce the baby's fever by giving them a bath or sponging them down with lukewarm water.

Step 2: Stay hydrated
Keep the baby hydrated by giving them plenty of water, breast milk, or formula.

Step 3: Avoid overdressing
Avoid overdressing or bundling them up before they go to sleep.

Step 4: Give them medicine
Give your baby ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce a fever only if recommended by your doctor.

Tip
Measure all medication with an oral syringe to make sure the right dosage is given. Consult your baby's pediatrician if you're unsure.

Step 5: Call a doctor
Call your doctor if your baby's temperature rises above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, if they lose their appetite, look pale or flushed, or are unusually irritable. A doctor is always on call to answer your questions.

Did You Know?
Most people's body temperatures change throughout the day. They are usually cooler in the morning and warmer in the evening.