Never use cold water or alcohol to bathe your child. This will cause shivering and actually increase the temperature. It often takes 20 to 30 minutes in the bath to significantly reduce the fever. The child with fever should be dressed in very light clothing until the fever breaks. Remember, fevers do not necessarily need to be treated unless your child is feeling bad from the high temperature.
Fever is the one of the body s ways of fighting infection.
So, if your child is playful and not bothered by the fever, you may hold off on treating it. But be sure to increase fluid intake because fever will increase the body's fluid needs. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. Inc. Legal Disclaimer.