The baby is still sick ! What a night we had it is so hard when there is really nothing you can give them to make them feel better other than love and saline. The fever is gone but he is one fussy little man. Hopefully tonight is better and he can get some very good rest.
Here are some tips to bring down a fever for all the mommies out there:
* Taking a bath in lukewarm water - be very sure the water is not cold, if it causes shivering, that may cause the body temperature to increase.
* Cool packs or cool rags under the arms, on the forehead and in the groin area - be sure the packs are not too cold.
* Be sure not to wrap the person with a fever in blankets or warm clothes. Although they may feel cold, added layers will only prevent the body temperature from dropping like it should. Dress the person in one layer of comfortable clothes, provided the environmental temperature is comfortable.
