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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 22:58

Hi mols Fever in itself is only harmful above 41, the vast majority of children will never get that high. A fever is not an illness itself, in temperatures under that, the fever isn't actually going to harm your child. The purpose of any treatment is to make your child more comfortable rather than treat the illness. Also, watching your child's temperature helps to show how the illness is progressing, if you medicate you can't monitor this. I've always followed the thinking that the fever has a job to do. A fever is one of your your bodies defense against illness, the rise in temperature is to try and help to kill off any nasty bugs that are in your system. Hence I never give medication for a fever unless my child is actually miserable. If they are just a bit lethargic and 'off' I don't give calpol, I just keep them cool and let their body get on with dealing with the infection. I've got four children, the oldest is seven and this approach has always worked for us. If they are miserable I obviously don't want them to suffer so give them calpol. It's really important that you take note of how your child is feeling rather than just focus on their temperature. I've had one of my children happily running around playing with a temperature of 40, I've also had them laid out on the couch miserable with a temperature of not much over 38. It's only considered a fever over 38. Hope your little one is feeling better. I'd love to be able to do that for my children, but my DDs fevers go from 38 to 41 in under an hour regardless of medication! We were told by the doctor to alternate between two different meds and wash her but we've made at least two ER trips because she had turned blue because of high fever. So with her I'd be too scared to let the fever do what it's supposed to do. Maybe I'll try it with my youngest. Great advice though.

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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 16:42

Thank you ladies for your kind responses! He is thankfully much better today - temp has gone down and his appetite is back! Hopefully he will let us sleep tonight as he refused to sleep in his bed (only arms) for the majority of the night last nite - and we are wrecked ! :)

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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 16:42

Thank you ladies for your kind responses! He is thankfully much better today - temp has gone down and his appetite is back! Hopefully he will let us sleep tonight as he refused to sleep in his bed (only arms) for the majority of the night last nite - and we are wrecked ! :)

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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 10:03

Mols I had this last week. There were other indications that LO wasnt well before fever hit like not eating. not being "herself". I called City maternity ward as it was late at night and they said to give Calpol but if it stays over 38 even after giving the medication to take her in as there was another underlying cause that needed to be investigated. It turns out she had a throat infection that needed to be treated. Keep an eye on and if you dont feel comfortable, I would always call your dr / hospital for peace of mind.

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Latest post on 17 April 2013 - 09:45

Hi mols Fever in itself is only harmful above 41, the vast majority of children will never get that high. A fever is not an illness itself, in temperatures under that, the fever isn't actually going to harm your child. The purpose of any treatment is to make your child more comfortable rather than treat the illness. Also, watching your child's temperature helps to show how the illness is progressing, if you medicate you can't monitor this. I've always followed the thinking that the fever has a job to do. A fever is one of your your bodies defense against illness, the rise in temperature is to try and help to kill off any nasty bugs that are in your system. Hence I never give medication for a fever unless my child is actually miserable. If they are just a bit lethargic and 'off' I don't give calpol, I just keep them cool and let their body get on with dealing with the infection. I've got four children, the oldest is seven and this approach has always worked for us. If they are miserable I obviously don't want them to suffer so give them calpol. It's really important that you take note of how your child is feeling rather than just focus on their temperature. I've had one of my children happily running around playing with a temperature of 40, I've also had them laid out on the couch miserable with a temperature of not much over 38. It's only considered a fever over 38. Hope your little one is feeling better.

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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 22:52

ThAnks Elabella1 - great advise re water! He finally fell asleep in his cot - 10mins before I was going to give him his next calpol lol - will wait til he wakes which I'm sure will be shortly ! Just got the ear thermometer as well which should b easier to administer while drowsy

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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 22:04

When to panic? Never! I'm not a doctor, just have 3 kids under 5. If fever hits 39 then you hit the water and definitely try and avoid it going any higher (this is assuming you've already given fever meds at 38C). If fever is relentless then ask your doctor to alternate between two different meds. Also another veryd important tip a doctor friend gave me is that the water I use for washing the baby to reduce fever need not be cold (my father used to make us sit in ice water!!!!) last time kids were ill I used lukewarm water wich was great because even when they' were asleep they weren't bothered by it and it reduced the fever. The importance isn't that the water be cold, just that the water is wiped on the body and uses the body heat to evaporate. I don't even use a washcloth, just dip my hand in the warm water and wipe on the kids bodies. If fever is 40 then use a suppository first and call your doctor or visit the ER. Hope your child recovers fast.

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Latest post on 16 April 2013 - 21:31

My 7.5month old has fever - 37.5 orally, 38.2 rectally - believe rectal is more accurate? When do I panic? Have given cal pol - he fell asleep in his bed for about 90mins and since then will only sleep in my arms - taking a break now lol and dh is carrying

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