Treating Your Child's Fever
Do not bundle up a child with blankets or extra clothes, even if the child has the chills. This may keep the fever from coming down, or make it go higher.
?Try one layer of lightweight clothing, and one lightweight blanket for sleep.
?The room should be comfortable, not too hot or too cool. If the room is hot or stuffy, a fan may help.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) help lower fever in children. You child's doctor may tell you to use both types of medicine.
?In children under 3 months of age, call your doctor first before giving them medicines.
?Know how much your child weighs. Then always check the instructions on the package.
?Take acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours.
?Take ibuprofen every 6 to 8 hours. Do not use ibuprofen in children younger than 6 months old.
?Do not give aspirin to children unless your child's doctor tells you it's OK.
A fever does not need to come all the way down to normal. Most children will feel better when their temperature drops by even one degree.
A lukewarm bath or sponge bath may help cool a fever.
?Lukewarm baths work better if the child also gets medicine. Otherwise, the temperature might bounce right back up.
?Do not use cold baths, ice, or alcohol rubs. These often make the situation worse by causing shivering.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000319.htm
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