Help My 15 month old has a fever of 102.5?

Question

she started of this morning around 10:00 with a fever of 100.9 I gave her tylenol then she took a nap woke up ate seemed fine went to take another nap now its at 102 I just gave her motrin is it ok to give her a cool bath I heard it causes seizures is that true what do I do

Answer 1

Not cold bath... just a slightly cool bath.

Call your pediatrician.

Answer 2

No need to panic sweetie. Most people are just uneducated as to why fevers happen, and as you can see, they panic! I have four kids and I'm the oldest of eight children, so I have been there and done that. I'm sure by now you have gotten the fever down, but for future references just know that in situations like this, the fever is the body's way of fighting infection. So if there is an infection than that is the real issue here. As far as getting the temp down, what you should do along with given her Motrin, is to take a wash cloth and wet it with warm water and give her a sponge bath all over her body. You take your time starting with the forehead and ending with her toes. You do that a couple of times and the fever will immediately break. If for some odd reason you check her temp and it has gone up again, then I would invest in a new thermometer. Good luck.

Answer 3

"Fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. Fevers help the body fight infection. Fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, fever means your child has a minor illness. Often you must look at your child's other symptoms to determine how serious the illness is. Although it may be scary when your child's temperature goes up, fever is not harmful.

Children tend to run higher fevers than adults. The degree of fever may not indicate how serious your child's illness is. With a minor illness, such as a cold, a child may have a temperature of 104 �F(40 �C); a very serious infection may not cause a fever or may cause only a mild fever. It is important to look for other symptoms along with the fever.

It can be hard to know whether you should call your health professional when your child has a fever, especially during the cold and flu season. The degree of the fever may not be related to the seriousness of the illness. The way your child looks and acts is a better guide than the thermometer. Most children will be less active when they have a fever.

If your child is comfortable and alert, eating well, drinking enough fluids, urinating normal amounts, and seems to be improving, home treatment without medication is all that is needed for a fever of 100 �F(37.8 �C) to 102 �F(38.9 �C). If you are unable to measure your child's temperature, look for other symptoms of illness and follow these home treatment measures.

* Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on Popsicles. Your child should be urinating at least every 6 to 8 hours.
* Dress your child lightly, and do not wrap him or her in blankets. Dressing lightly will help your child's body cool down."
-WebMD


When you give her medicine does her fever drop to her normal temp? Is she alert, responsive and for the most part her normal self? What other symptoms are accompanying her fever? If she seems okay after you give her tylenol you don't need to take her to the ER. BUT if the tylenol/motrin doen't drop the fever, take her. And NEVER give a child a cold bath when they have a fever. That is a tale. You can give her a luke warm bath slightly cooler than what you would normally give her to help make her skin cooler so she is more comfy. Loose clothing that isn't heavy will keep her comfortable. I would call her ped in the morning and see what he says. Also are you taking her temp rectally or otherwise. That affects the accuracy of the reading.

I have three children and I know how scary a fever can be but it is normal and usually nothing to worry about. Good luck.

Answer 4

I would not take her to the ER just yet. This may be a mild infection. A fever is not always a serious problem. It is the body's first-line defense against illness. You could give her a luke warm bath or use a cool wash cloth to bath her. I would not give her a cool bath as this could throw her into seizures. The Motrin or Children's Tylenol will help. Should her fever not break within 24 hours or continues to raise in the interim then, by all means, get her to an ER.

Answer 5

Wow...I dont think any of these people have kids. If you take your child to the ER they will most likley just get some other cold from the germs.

I would rotate Tylenol and Motrin every 4 hours....Loose clothes and try to get plenty of fluids. Popsicles are great too. Dont freak out.

My dr. always told me that if you give your child Tylenol or Motrin and the fever reacts to it (goes down) even if it doesnt stay down then its fine. The fevers you need to worry about are the ones that dont go down at all after medication.

Good luck...and I hope your baby gets better soon. I have a 2 1/2 year old and we have been through this many times.

Answer 6

Not Cool more like tepid...not warm but more on the warm side. Does that make sense? Just warm enough to sit in there and when you put the water all over her w/the washcloth the air will help cool her down. They could seize if they are put in a cold bath yes.

But if you do the motrion and the bath and it doesnt' come down...call the Dr. It could be teething but if it is staying up after two doses of fever reducer I would put in a call.

Hope your baby feels better.

Answer 7

I was told also that giving a cold bath could cause seizures. Take off all clothes ( Except diaper) and go to the doctor. A fever that high could also cause brain damage. My doctor told me that and my baby was over 2 years. He also mentioned a cool cloth and alternating motrin and tylenol every 4 hours.

Answer 8

Hi,

A cold bath can cause seizures yes. A cool bath (not too cold and barely warm but not ice-cold) will be ok.

If you're from UK, ring NHS Direct and they will give you advice on what to do. There number is: 0845 46 47.
Their all fully trained nurses who know what their talking about and advise you on what to do.

I would also ring your hospital and speak to a nurse. Ask for A&E and when you get through, ask for advice and tell them what's going on. Or failing that, ring your doctor.

Whatever option you go for, you do need to speak to a medical professional. It may simply be a virus because these usually bring up infants temps something rotten so dont be alarmed but do speak to a doctor now. Take care.

Answer 9

First of all, take your child to the ER and have her checked out. Most likely, the cause is a virus and your daughter will only require supportive care. Secondly, avoid motrin and asprin and only use tylenol as needed. Cool baths will not cause seizures, it is infact a high fever which can cause infant seizures. Febrile seizures in infants have no longterm effects and they are at no higher risk for future seizures.

Answer 10

Her fever isn't very high at all, especially for a baby. Just give her motrin or tylenol every 4 hours and make sure she gets plenty of liquids. I recommend Pedialyte. No, you should not give her a bath. Just dress her in loose comfortable clothing.

Answer 11

You can give Tylenol every 4-6 hours and Motrin every 6-8 hours. They can be overlapped because they are totally different ingredients.