Cooling down your hot tot

If your baby or toddler is unwell your instinct is to wrap him up and cuddle him in close to you. However, if he has a high temperature you may need to clothe him in just a vest.

Paracetamol syrup (for children over 2 months and over 4 kg) and or ibuprofen syrup (for children over 3 months and over 5 kg) may be needed as pain relievers and to help bring a temperature down. However for young babies with a fever it is vital that they see a doctor.

Cool drinks.

A cool but not cold bath.

If you are struggling to give your baby or child medicines try using a syringe rather than a spoon. Most pharmacists supply them.

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