The rise of body temperature of the baby shows that the baby got sick. Don't panic, your wrong action and fear can hurt the baby.

What to do if your child has a fever?
The first thing to do is to undress the baby. The room where a child is placed should be aired. Provide fresh air, thus avoiding drafts.

Reduce the high temperature will help cool bath. The optimum water temperature – 36-37 degrees. Dip your baby in water to the waist, massage the body to improve blood circulation. Do not forget blankets to buy (http://divashop.com.ua/catalog/plaids), then to wrap the baby.

If traditional methods don't help and your baby needs medication, do not give your child aspirin. Safe and effective medicine paracetamol. Do not RUB your child with alcohol – alcohol is dangerous for the baby.

When you use drugs on the temperature, consider the weight of the child. This will help you calculate the correct dosage of the drug. Antipyretics administered at a dose of 15 mg per 1 kg of body weight. For example, for a child weighing 15 kg single dose of paracetamol will amount to 225 mg.

High body temperature: what not to do?
Do not forget that drugs which are suitable for adults, the kid can harm. Aspirin in children under 12 years can cause toxic encephalopathy, nimesulide increases the risk of liver damage, analgin is not recommended because of its toxic effect on the body.

At high temperatures, do not apply to the child's body cold compresses or ice as this may cause a sharp spasm of blood vessels. Do not RUB the baby with vinegar – it pairs penetrate into the blood and can lead to intoxication. This rule applies to the rubbing alcohol – alcohol for the baby (including body weight) is detrimental.