Fever in toddlers

Till the baby is his mother’s womb, they reside in protected cocoon. Once they step in the world, we need to be more protective about them. Especially, in the case of babies, it is not possible to communicate verbally with them. It is very necessary to keep babies under deep observation. Sometimes even minor neglection can risk their life. The immune system of babies is very weak, thus it is essential to keep them away from all sort of infections. They are very easily affected from infections.

Parents get scared, when they see their baby uneasy. But, I guess, instead of getting panic; it is essential to find out the reason and solution. Babies or adult child both of them need good attention and care while they are unwell. Especially, when kids are suffering from fever, they easily get agitated. The thought of staying back indoors, lying in the bed, and forced to eat all tasteless food is a big punishment for them. They start feeling more lonely. Kids love attention and care. There is no need to get worried if your kid is suffering from fever. Just follow some tips and home remedies to combat your kid’s fever.

Very importantly- stay with you kid as much as you can. Make them feel comfortable and lively by reading some story books for them. You may play scrabble or cards with them. Divert them from the feeling of being unwell. But do not stress them; by playing outdoors games unless, they are completely well.

Keep checking their temperature at an interval of one hour.

Make them drink plenty of water. Fever is actually a process of body, fighting with infection. So, do not worry, fever is helping in killing all infection. But it is very necessary to flush out all dead bacteria from the body. Thus, make them drink plenty of water and fluids. Give them fresh fruit juice or lime water sweetened with honey. Give them fresh carrot juice to drink—it is the best drink for feverish kids.

Infants should be given breast milk, as breast milk boost their resistance power to fight against infections.

Sponge your child with cold water. They definitely feel fresh and cooler. You may even keep cold compressor on their foreheads. Soak a clean cloth in cold water, drench out all water and place the cloth on their forehead till it gets warm. Replace the warm cloth with cold cloth.

Garlic is the best remedy to cure fever in kids. Make a paste of garlic cloves and dab it on gauze. Put this gauze on your kid’s feet. Let it remain on their feet for overnight. It reduces the temperature.

Even ginger tea is a good remedy to combat fever. Prepare a mild tea with grated ginger. Add a drop of honey for sweetening, if the kid is over one year.

These are some simple remedies to alleviate the fever in babies.

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