how to get rid of a fever

lilmommalcw

Of course the the thermometer just broke yesterday so I can't check it. But I know he has a fever, he is burning up & saying he is freezing even though it is 70 degrees in here and he has pjs and 3 blankets over him. Anyone have any tips to help reduce a fever? I gave him medicine but he still feels like he is way to hot. He is 4 and should be asleep by now but this is not making bedtime easy

adri77

What did you give him (tylenol or motrin) and are you sure you are up to date on his correct dose?  In the past, when DS1 has had a stubborn fever, I have doubled up on Tylenol and Motrin (they work on different parts of the body/brain so they won't "OD")  So, for example, I'd give him Motrin at 6pm,tylenol at 9pm, Motrin at 12pm(alternate every 3 hours so motrin is always given every 6).  Also throw him in a cool bath.  GL!  Poor thing,hope he feels better today!

Mrs Manners

Strip him down. Those clothes and blankets aren't helping. Ds sleeps in only a pull up whenever he gets north of 103. We alternate between tylenol and motrin every 3 hours (even though our pediatric has since stopped recommending to parents to do that).