ways on how to reduse high fever for my son

[mhayz]

my son is 1yr & 8mos. he is having high fever dye to teething. how can i low down the temp. home remedy pls.thanks

[AnnieBrooke]

Fevers are for the purpose of heating the body to remove whatever is the problem, the bacteria or the virus.  Unless my son's fever went over 104 degrees, the doctor didn't even want to know about it, and he certainly didn't want me to dose my son with anything to try to reduce the fever.  My question to you is, how high of a fever are you talking about?  If 104 or 105, take the child to the doctor.

[overit4now]

I totally agree with specialmom. I have 3 kids and never had a high fever from teething (low fever, yes). I would think this is a sign of viral or other infection. I usually use acetaminophen for fever if that doesn't bring it down then I will alternated it with ibuprofen following the does age amounts and timing recommended. You can use a cool wash cloth on the forehead and dress your child lightly but you don't want to put child in a cool bath or anything because this causes he body to work even harder at bring the body's temperature up. Unless my child seems really miserable I won't treat a fever until it reaches 102. Fevers are the body's way of fighting infection. I prefer to interfere with this process as little as possible. You didn't say how high the fever was, but if your 104-105 call your doctor. Home remedies are great but keep you child's health and comfort  the priority.

If this is teething, I found Hyland's teething tablets to work well for the pain. At this age, he can also enjoy Popsicles to numb the area. Good luck.

[specialmom]

Hi there.  Well, I raised two kids and have to say that they didn't get a high fever when teething.  The got fevers when they had a nasty virus or were fighting an infection and they DID get ear infections with teething sometimes.  

Are you sure your boy isn't sick?  Any other symptoms??  I would consider if it is a 'high' fever that you should go ahead and take him to the doctor to be checked out.  Wouldn't you hate for there to be an infected ear or something else going on???

As far as reducing a fever, I've always used children's acetaminophen.  For that age,, I used the liquid that you could squirt to their cheek.  Worked well and can be bought over the counter.  Children's ibuprofen will do the same but my kids didn't like the taste of this.  Then you need to keep him well hydrated.  Increase his liquids by double.  Offer sips of pedialyte, gator aide, water or juice constantly.  Cool clothing . . .  not warm clothes as you want to release heat. No cold baths as that can produce the chills.  You can maybe use a damp washcloth on the forehead though.

But personally, I'd call your doctor.  goodluck