- 1). Remove any excess clothing or blankets from the child. He should wear one layer of thin clothing, and use a single blanket for sleeping.
- 2). Place the child in a cool room. Turn up the air conditioning if possible or turn a fan on the child.
- 3). Administer either acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Children's Advil), for fever in children old enough to take this medication. Acetaminophen is not recommended for children under three months, and ibuprofen is not recommended for children under six months.
- 4). Bathe the child in a lukewarm bath. Avoid bathwater that is too cold, or alcohol rubs, as they will cause the child to shiver. This will raise the child's core body temperature, adding to the problem.
- 5). Be aware that fevers are the result of both minor illnesses and serious infections. Because it can often be hard to distinguish between the two, children with fevers should be brought to their pediatrician to be examined in many cases. Children less than three months old with a fever greater than 100.4 degrees, and children of any age with a fever greater than 105 degrees, should be seen by a doctor.
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