2007-03-12 14:58:34 · 13 answers · asked by bebecrystal168 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Make sure the water isn't too hot, more like luke warm. A warm bath would work, too. It actually may help the fever to break, and he'd certainly feel better when he gets out. Give him some popcicles, too, or jello, cool juice, etc.
2007-03-12 15:02:32 · answer #1 · answered by steddy voter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be in a hurry to treat a low grade fever, it's probably helping your body fight infection. High fevers require treatment however, and possible medical attention. Fevers can be treated with lukewarm spongebaths, removing excess clothing or bedding, and increasing the patient's fluid intake, and medication that lowers the body's temperature to it's normal level. If the fever gets too high, children may lapse into fever-induced seizures. Do NOT give aspirin to children! It may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder called Reye's Syndrome.
2007-03-12 15:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by blondie_whereisdagwood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the shower can be at the normal temperature but you DON'T WANT TO FORCE THE FEVER TO BREAK. A fever is the body's defense system. Ninety eight degrees is ideal for viruses to reproduce and spread so your body wants to get above that in order make it harder for the illness to progress. To cause a fever to break is just prolonging the lenght of time he will be sick.
2007-03-12 15:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by g_alans 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's a cool shower. This will help lower his fever.
2007-03-12 15:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by Misty Eyes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Actually, I heard that warm water can treat just about almost anything like sore musles and fevers. Mabie you should try running warm water and letting him soak for a while. Afterwards, soup will help too.
2007-03-12 15:03:20 · answer #5 · answered by Tiffany W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, give him some ib profin before he gets in. make sure the shower is lukewarm or cold this should bring down his fever and make him feel better.
2007-03-12 15:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by Devan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. a cold shower will help lower his fever. just make sure it is not so cold that it will throw him into shock.
2007-03-12 15:03:48 · answer #7 · answered by jimboponder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but luke warm not freezing cold and after that put him under a hot blanket and let him sweat it all out and plenty of fluids
2007-03-12 15:03:16 · answer #8 · answered by da8man2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Quite possible that it will make him feel a little better.
2007-03-12 15:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he probably could but I would not recommend it, just in case he looses his balance. I would tell him to soak in the bath tub.
2007-03-12 15:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋