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Originally posted by tmdiva
Give meds, strip babe and put in lukewarm tub, like, just barely cooler than you would want to bathe in yourself. It's going to feel way cooler to babe because of fever, and you don't want to upset her because screaming can raise temp further. Use a washcloth to get water all over the kid, and watch her affect change as her temp comes down.
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This is exactly the advice given on websites and in Dr. Sears' Baby Book. I have a better appreciation for what a fever "is" now. I've set up a "triage" section in the bedroom and bathroom with Motrin and Tylenol in every flavor, aceteminophen suppositories (the way I think I'm gonna have to go as she's a Tiger and spits out anything I give orally and at least I'll know she's gotten exactly 120 mg) and perfect size towels and sponges to bathe her. Bag is already packed for possible emergency room visit with binkies, bottles, and a change of clothes for both of us (she peed on me in the emergency room and I had to borrow scrubs which had an opening in the genital area for a you know what that I don't have).
I wait and wait but all signs look good so far.
Thanks to all for all the good advice and especially the good humour which brought me back to reality. A wise and witty bunch you are.
VietMom
