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What Precautions Should Be Taken While The Baby Is Teething?
Hi, I have a 11 month old that is teething, last night he woke up with a fever of 103 and he was shivering.. I gave him plenty of fluids and tylenol and then motrin 4 hours later. he was fine after that. was that a good thing to do?... i also gave a warm sponge bath
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Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Giving tylenol and plenty of fluids to a baby with high fever is good.
But sponging is not given with warm water,
Sponging is given with water at room temperature.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Giving tylenol and plenty of fluids to a baby with high fever is good.
But sponging is not given with warm water,
Sponging is given with water at room temperature.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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