this is for older moms?

Question

have you heard or did,when your baby has a high temp.100 above cool him down in a tub of cool water and give medicine for fever and get them to the dioctor as soon as possible or if can't drop temp take to emergency room

Answer 1

You shouldn't treat the fever unless it is over 102. Anything below 102 is normal. Body temperature tends to fluctuate alot in infants and up to 102 is perfectly fine.

When they have a fever, don't put them in a tub of cool water just put a cool washcloth on their forehead. Medicine works well too but sometimes the fever will break without it.

Answer 2

I think I qualify to answer this question. I am 48 years old and have been a mom for 27 years. The answer to this question will depend on how old your baby is. Infants younger than 3 months will most likely require a visit to the doctor or urgent care if their temperature is 100.4 or higher taken rectally. Rectal temperatures are best and most accurate for infants. Normal rectal temperature is 99.6 and auxillary temperature (under the arm) is 97.6. For babies this young, it is not the fever that is of greatest concern, but the fact that something is causing the fever. If your baby is older than 3 months than a slight fever is not as important as how your baby is acting. If she is lethargic, won't eat, is hard to wake up these are more accurate signs of needing medical attention. Babies under 3 months do not have a developed ability to control their body temperature and a temperature may be the result of over-dressing. Try removing some clothing and see if that affects the baby's temperature. It is not generally recommended to give infants acetaminophen or a tepid bath when they have a fever unless recommended by a physician. Fevers are actually the body's natural defense against illness and trying to bring the fever down all the time may result in a longer bout with the illness. Unless you are dealing with a very high temperature, pain reliever is mostly recommended to keep the baby comfortable so they can rest, which is also the body's natural defense against illness.

Answer 3

The general rule of thumb is don't treat a fever with medicine un less it is over 101.In that case methods I have used and my mother and so on are these. Lots of cool liquids,Popsicles are great especially now that you can get them made from 100%real fruit juice.They are cool and fun.If you don't have Popsicles just freeze some juice in ice cube trays. A luke warm bath fallowed by lotion will help ease the child's discomfort. Remember not to over dress the child as this will increase the body temp .Light clothing and a light blanket always.{aunt who is an Er Dr told me this}If the temperature reaches!03-104 and stays there for more than on hour with out going down after treatment take them to the Dr or Hospital immediately. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 4

100 isnt considered high, depending on babys age really, when my son was under 6 months old and had over 102 I would call during regular hours. Over 103 and I was on the phone immediately, I always gave him tylenol for anything over 101, and then called the doc in the am, usually with my son it was an ear infection... (but thats another story)...

Always call your doc before you shoot off to the emergency room, especially if your baby is still taking a bottle or breast, and wetting at least 6 diapers per day, if he/she is not taking fluids, or is not wetting diapers at a normal pace also call your doc asap, as babies get dehydrating fast.

Keep up the fluids, use some baby tylenol, and relax. Call the doc in the morning :)

The cool water tub is not really a good idea, if anything my ped suggested room temp not cooler than that, and usually just a moist cloth on the forehead, you dont want them to get chilled either.

Answer 5

100 is okay, 102 is when you should worry. Cool water is okay, but just cool, too cold it can cause a shock to his system, so only do that as a last resort. Start with infant tylenol, or motrin, and follow the instructions. If the fever is still there after a half hour, or is continuing to go up, go to the emergency room.

Answer 6

If I am following your question correctly, then yes. All of those things are the correct ways of attempting to lower a temp in an infant. Take to the ER immediately if the fever is also accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, and refusal to eat or drink. Baby's can dehydrate VERY quickly and it can be devastating even fatal to the child.

Answer 7

I've heard tepid water (not too cold) and motrin works well to bring down fever. Take to emergency room is temp is 103 and over.

Answer 8

yes I've heard that but I don't think you have to take the baby in right away. the best thing to do is call the doctor. Most peds have 24 answering services and the doc will tell you exactly under what conditions you should take the baby in to a hospital.
No matter what go with your instinct. only you know your baby and it's bet to err on the conservative side.

Answer 9

i am sorry i am answering this question due to that i am a 23 yr old mom. but i agree with you. don't take the baby to the hospital until you have given them a nice bath and some tylenol....give it about 1 1/2 hrs....if it doesn't lower the temp then i would take them in...good luck!

Answer 10

over 104 go to er. under 103 cool washcloth, ice pops to hydrate, anything to hydrate! go with motrin first, too much tylenol can cause liver problems. if necessary alternate with tylenol, but start with motrin. if you notice that they are crying and there are no tears or their mouth is very dry go to er=dehydration! had to do that once...sucked...nothing is worse than holding your baby down while they strap them to a backboard to insert an IV.