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let him sweat it out? HELP!

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emlosmom

on Jan. 23, 2008 at 6:38 PM

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my son has a fever...is it really true that i need to keep him bundled while he sleeps so he can sweat it out?

emlosmom

on Jan. 23, 2008 at 6:38 PM

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4time-mom

on Jan. 23, 2008 at 6:39 PM

No! That can raise his internal temp even more! Keep him loosely clothed, and give him tylenol if he's old enough (ibuprofen too if he's over 6 months). No cold baths either, or alcohol wipedowns - just a cool cloth on his head if anything.

emlosmom

on Jan. 23, 2008 at 6:40 PM

Quoting 4time-mom:

No! That can raise his internal temp even more! Keep him loosely clothed, and give him tylenol if he's old enough (ibuprofen too if he's over 6 months). No cold baths either, or alcohol wipedowns - just a cool cloth on his head if anything.

thank you!