10 Simple Tricks To Lower Your Child’s Temperature

If your child has a fever – do not hesitate to try to lower the temperature. It is true that fever is the body’s natural response to disease; a defense mechanism to limit the spread of disease-causing microorganisms. However, a high fever can be dangerous, especially for young children. Therefore, it is good if you can lower your baby’s temperature.

Before we continue, we should warn that a fever can be very innocent or very serious, depending on its origin. Therefore, always take your child to a doctor if the fever exceeds 38 degrees – or even before that. The doctor will be able to decide which treatment should be applied.

The pediatrician will do the work of diagnosing the causes of the fever, and prescribing the medication you need to give to your child. It is important to carefully note the times and amounts of medication, and any other instructions.

Never overlook the doctor’s statement, or the prescribed medication. Never try to treat your child with home remedies just because “that’s the way it used to be” or “that’s the way my mother did”.

The “tricks” we suggest here, as well as other tips you can find on the internet, are only complementary to the effect of the prescribed medicine, or they can be used in some situations as an alternative. But let us be clear that they are meant to replace the treatment prescribed by a medical specialist.

With all this said, we now want to provide you with some of the most effective tricks to lower your baby’s temperature in case of fever.

Trick to lower your child’s temperature

Trick # 1 – Avoid warm blankets and clothes

Do not dress for the fever. If you notice that your child’s temperature is rising – avoid putting on a blanket. Even if the child asks to be allowed to crawl down, it is not a good idea. You should also not dress your child too warm as it may prevent the fever from going down.

Trick # 2 – Take a dip

Bathe your baby in lukewarm water and soak its forehead. Let it play for a while in the bathtub, to cool off. You will soon see how this quickly lowers the little one’s temperature.

Trick # 3 – Cold compresses

Use cold wet compresses. The water should not be too cold. Put the compresses on your baby’s forehead and neck for a few seconds, then change to a new cold compress, and so on.

Trick # 4 – Liquid, liquid, liquid

Increase your baby’s fluid intake, especially water, breast milk and natural fruit juices. The best fruit juices are melon, orange, mandarin and pineapple. Avoid giving your baby dairy products if he also has a cough.

Trick # 5 – Aloe vera

Take a leaf of an aloe vera plant and cut it up so that the clear gel inside is exposed. Apply the blade to your baby’s forehead and leave it there for a while.

After a few minutes, remove the leaf and scrape off the gel that has dried due to the fever. Cut a new layer of gel, apply the blade again on your child’s forehead. Before putting the blade on your child, be sure to remove the sharp thorns.

Trick # 6 – Sweating

Get your child moving. No, we are not talking about going to the gym, doing situps, bench presses or the like. But when your child has a fever, if it feels like it, you can chase a ball together. You can also put on some music, and jump and dance to your child’s favorite song.

You will be amazed at how physical activity can help your child sweat from the fever.

Trick # 7 – Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix 5 parts water with 1 part apple cider vinegar. Apply the mixture on your baby’s forehead and neck with a cloth. Repeat with a new mixture, when the compress gets hot.

Trick # 8 – Potatoes and onions

Shred an onion and place the pieces against the sole of your child’s feet, inside the socks. After half an hour, take them out and put in new onion pieces. If your child also suffers from a cough, you can place half an onion in its bedroom during the night to relieve the cough. Discard the onion in the morning.

If the smell of onions is too strong for your child, you can use the sock method with potatoes instead. They are also effective.

Trick # 9 – Tedags!

Give your child an infusion of thyme and chamomile. Boil water in a jug and then add these medicinal herbs to the boiling water. You can use crushed leaves or stems.

Let the herbs cook for a few seconds. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Strain. Before giving the liquid to your child (1 dl), add a spoonful of honey and 10 drops of lemon.

If your child is under 2 years of age, consult your pediatrician before giving this mixture to your child. This is to make sure that your child is ready to pick up the ingredients before serving them.

Trick # 10 – Skin to skin

Put your baby’s skin in contact with your own by placing the baby naked against your bare breasts. Incredibly, this skin-to-skin contact will help lower your baby’s temperature. You can also do this when carrying the baby in a sling. Your child will receive the extra closeness with joy.