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Fever

A fever is an abnormally high temperature. In children, the normal temperature range is from 99.5 to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (37.5 to 38 degrees Celsius). A fever has many causes, which can be either mild or serious. Pain and inflammation can cause fevers. Fever can also be a side effect of medications. Some serious causes of fever are urinary tract infections, bacterial infections, and parasitic infections (like flu and malaria). In children, fevers can cause muscle contractions, trembling, sweating, and chills. Fevers in children may also cause febrile seizures, but they can be managed and controlled with first aid procedures and medications. In some cases, fever causes death in infants. Treating the cause of the fever will help the fever come down, and a dose of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may help reduce the fever further if needed.

Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature

August 9, 2018April 5, 2020

Newborn Care/Research Findings

How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature?

The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head is a major source of heat during infancy. It is, therefore, important to keep the baby’s head protected

Crying

Seven Reasons Why Your Baby Is Crying: Positive Parenting Solutions

Babies are vulnerable, and they rely on their parents for comfort and to have their needs met. Whenever babies feel distressed, they cry. Prolonged crying spells not only make the parents feel

How Do Hats Made of Cotton or Wool Affect Infants’ Body Temperature? The Effect of Wool vs. Cotton Head Covering and Length of Stay with the Mother Following Delivery on Infant Temperature.

August 9, 2018April 5, 2020

Newborn Care/Research Findings

The materials from which baby’s clothes are made is not a minor concern, particularly concerning head coverings. Why? The brain of a baby represents 12 percent of its body weight, and the head

Seven Reasons Why Your Baby Is Crying: Positive Parenting Solutions

June 24, 2018May 24, 2021

Crying

Babies are vulnerable, and they rely on their parents for comfort and to have their needs met. Whenever babies feel distressed, they cry. Prolonged crying spells not only make the parents feel