When you realize that your baby has a cold or fever, you want to go straight to a pediatrician. When it comes to common fevers and mild colds, you just need some home management and you don't have to visit a doctor. Here are information to help you know when you should call a doctor as well as some techniques in managing colds and fevers at home.
Doctors don't really consider under 100F to be a fever, but if you're baby is under 2 months old then you should seek medical treatment. If it doesn't need to be treated if the fever doesn't go above 102F, unless it's making your baby uncomfortable or not able to sleep. However, if you notice your baby having purple spots on the skin, showing signs of dehydration like dry lips or infrequent urination, or whose temperature reached 105, then you should immediately seek medical attention.
Doctors don't really consider under 100F to be a fever, but if you're baby is under 2 months old then you should seek medical treatment. If it doesn't need to be treated if the fever doesn't go above 102F, unless it's making your baby uncomfortable or not able to sleep. However, if you notice your baby having purple spots on the skin, showing signs of dehydration like dry lips or infrequent urination, or whose temperature reached 105, then you should immediately seek medical attention.
If you want to keep your baby cool and treat the mild fever, give them a tepid bath or use compresses. Dress your baby loosely and try to ignore the old wives tale of keeping them bundled up. You need to feed your baby with lots of fluids and keep a watch on him/her. You should avoid using over the counter medications unless your baby is having problems sleeping. Since fever is the body's way to fight infection, it's better to just let the body do its job.
Rest is the best treatment for minor colds. However, if you don't treat the cold symptoms, then your baby may be unable to rest comfortably. To relieve congestion, try using vaporizers or you can add vapor treatments in the bath. However, you can try to use over the counter medication if your child is really uncomfortable. For dosage guidelines, it's advisable to go by age and follow your doctor's recommendations or read the instructions on the bottle.
In a week or so, if the colds haven't resolved themselves, then look for signs of ear infection. Signs of ear infection includes tossing and turning while trying to sleep, tugging the ears, or crying when lying down. Take your child to the doctor if you noticed him having these symptoms. Ear infections are very painful and recognizing them in young children is difficult.
You need to talk to your pediatrician and listen to his advice about how to treat colds and fevers as well as when he thinks you should call or come in. However, if you t
Rest is the best treatment for minor colds. However, if you don't treat the cold symptoms, then your baby may be unable to rest comfortably. To relieve congestion, try using vaporizers or you can add vapor treatments in the bath. However, you can try to use over the counter medication if your child is really uncomfortable. For dosage guidelines, it's advisable to go by age and follow your doctor's recommendations or read the instructions on the bottle.
In a week or so, if the colds haven't resolved themselves, then look for signs of ear infection. Signs of ear infection includes tossing and turning while trying to sleep, tugging the ears, or crying when lying down. Take your child to the doctor if you noticed him having these symptoms. Ear infections are very painful and recognizing them in young children is difficult.
You need to talk to your pediatrician and listen to his advice about how to treat colds and fevers as well as when he thinks you should call or come in. However, if you t
Rest is the best treatment for minor colds. However, if you don't treat the cold symptoms, then your baby may be unable to rest comfortably. To relieve congestion, try using vaporizers or you can add vapor treatments in the bath. However, you can try to use over the counter medication if your child is really uncomfortable. For dosage guidelines, it's advisable to go by age and follow your doctor's recommendations or read the instructions on the bottle.
In a week or so, if the colds haven't resolved themselves, then look for signs of ear infection. Signs of ear infection includes tossing and turning while trying to sleep, tugging the ears, or crying when lying down. Take your child to the doctor if you noticed him having these symptoms. Ear infections are very painful and recognizing them in young children is difficult.
You need to talk to your pediatrician and listen to his advice about how to treat colds and fevers as well as when he thinks you should call or come in. However, if you think there's a real problem, then you shouldn't hesitate in calling your doctor.
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In a week or so, if the colds haven't resolved themselves, then look for signs of ear infection. Signs of ear infection includes tossing and turning while trying to sleep, tugging the ears, or crying when lying down. Take your child to the doctor if you noticed him having these symptoms. Ear infections are very painful and recognizing them in young children is difficult.
You need to talk to your pediatrician and listen to his advice about how to treat colds and fevers as well as when he thinks you should call or come in. However, if you think there's a real problem, then you shouldn't hesitate in calling your doctor.
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