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8 Effective Home Remedies for Fever in Toddlers
A moderate fever is not a matter of great concern, as this is how the body activates the defence mechanism against infection. Usually, a toddler can easily handle a body temperature up to 100 degrees. Most often, such a mild fever can be dealt with using home remedies.
Home Remedies to Treat your Toddler’s Fever
At times you may find yourself in a dilemma of whether to take your child to a doctor or not when the temperature is mild. On top of that, you may have to wake up in the middle of the night to console your baby if she is crying or in discomfort due to fever. In either case, it’s better to be ready for the unexpected, and that’s when home remedies come to your rescue. Following are some home remedies for fever in one-year-olds and above.
1. Onion
Onion is an integral part of the Indian kitchen, but did you know that it also has the medicinal values to reduce fever?
What You Need
A couple of thin slices of onion.
What to Do
Rub 2-3 thin slices of onion on the back of your child’s feet. Repeat this twice a day for better results.
2. Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is one of the best natural remedies for fever in a toddler.
What You Need
Chamomile tea leaves and honey.
What to Do
Bring some water to boil and soak chamomile tea leaves in it for about a minute. Add honey to it and feed a few drops of it to your child, twice a day.
3. Raisins
Raisins are a rich source of antioxidant and antibacterial properties. It helps in fighting against infections, causing the temperature to drop down.
What You Need
All you need is a handful of raisins (20-25, to be precise), a tablespoon of lime juice, ½ cup of water.
What to Do
Soak all the raisins in a ½ cup of water for about an hour. Crush them once they become soft and strain the liquid. Add lime juice to it for better results. Feed this tonic to your child twice a day and see the magic.
4. Sponge Bath With Warm Water
Bath your toddler with warm water to reduce the temperature. Sponge bath provides a soothing effect to the body, helping your child to feel at ease. However, ensure that the water is warm enough, so she doesn’t shiver. If you notice shiver in your toddler, then take her out of the bathtub and dry her immediately.
What You Need
Warm water in a tub and a sponge.
What to Do
Don’t use cold water. Prepare a tub full of warm water to let your baby sit in. As soon as the water starts to evaporate through the skin, it will lower the temperature
5. Electrolyte solutions
Sometimes, a fever may induce diarrhoea or vomiting in the toddler, causing your child to lose essential salts, minerals, and nutrients from her body. Experts advise that you make use of electrolyte solutions to replenish the lost fluids from the body. You can easily avail these electrolyte solutions from your local drug store.
What You Need
A sachet of ORS solution.
What to Do
Pour the content of electrolyte solution in 1 litre of water or as prescribed on it. Ensure that you keep feeding your child this solution at frequent intervals.
6. Ginger Bath
Ginger is known for its medicinal values and can eliminate bad bacteria which are responsible for fever. Ginger bath, induces sweating which facilitates expelling heat and toxins.
What You Need
2 tablespoons of ginger powder, a bathtub and warm water.
What to Do
Add ginger powder to the bathtub filled with warm water. Stir the powder well in the water. Place your child in the bathtub and let her stay in it until she starts to sweats. Ensure that the water is not too hot. Keep it at a lukewarm temperature.
7. Mustard Oil and Garlic Massage
Mustard oil and garlic, both of these are known for their medicinal properties. A mixture of mustard oil and garlic is one of the best home remedies for fever in toddlers of the 2 years old age group.
What You Need
2 tablespoons of mustard oil and 1 tablespoon of garlic paste.
What to Do
Mix 2 tablespoons of mustard oil to 1 tablespoon of garlic paste. After that, wait 2 minutes for it to settle. Then, gently massage on your child’s feet, palms, neck, chest, and back, just before bedtime.
8. Lemon juice With Honey
Lemon is known for its immunity-boosting qualities, and honey for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Lemon juice mixed with honey is a powerful remedy against flu and fever. This remedy is only for children above 12 months of age. Refrain from giving honey as a home remedy for fever for a one-year-old.
What You Need
1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey.
What to Do
Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to a spoonful of honey. Mix well before feeding it to your little one.
When to Consult a Doctor
These home remedies can do wonders for a mild fever in babies. However, the condition may be more serious in some cases, so consult a doctor if you notice these symptoms in your child.
A temperature higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit
Irritable throughout the day and is unable to sleep
A fever that lasts more than three days
Seems to be listless, unresponsive, or has trouble maintaining eye contact with you
Refuses to feed or eat or is unable to
A cold and cough that lasts more than three days
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting that persists
Convulsions or seizures
A skin rash that is unusual (not due to heat)
A fever is a common occurrence among toddlers, but it might also be an underlying symptom of problems such as ear infection, teething, tonsillitis, measles, flu, etc. You can deal with a mild fever in toddlers with the help of home remedies without any complications. Home remedies are good when compared to allopathy, as most often they don't have any side-effects on one's body.
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5 Ways To Discipline Your Baby Early
Discipline is not equivalent to punishment. On the contrary, discipline has got nothing to do with it! Discipline is all about teaching and guiding your baby to do the right thing. Through discipline, children learn family values and how they should behave.
Remember this - your young one is still adapting. While you are trying to discipline a new born baby, it is important to keep in mind that your baby has entered this world just a few months back, and is learning to adapt to a lot of different things. At this stage, when you begin the process of disciplining your baby, it is very important to be warm, affectionate and firm whenever you teach your baby.
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1. Whatever You Do Now Sets a Patern for the Future
Your first reaction to whatever your baby does will set the pattern for future behaviour. The first time your baby throws his bottle of milk of or pulls your hair, he will see and observe your reaction to his behaviour. This will then set the premise for future behaviour. At this stage, educating your child again and again about appropriate behaviour is the key. Of course, this requires a lot of patience.
2. You Need Not be Too Strict or Rigid
Always keep in mind that your baby is still very young. You may teach him what to do and what not to do, but being too strict is not at all recommended at this early age.
3. Practice What You Preach
If you intend to limit screen time of your baby which includes phone, laptop, iPad and TV, be sure to limit it yourself too. If you intend that your baby does not have any screen time at all during the first one year, make sure that you do not indulge in the same, especially when your baby is awake. ||
4. Do Not Criticize
Criticism has a very negative impact on your child’s mind. Under no circumstances should you criticise your baby. At this age, criticism kills the self-confidence of any child, and that is the last thing you want to do to your baby. Instead, keep repeating what behaviour is appropriate, and demonstrate the same behaviour to your baby.
5. Praise and Reward Your Baby
You may find this an extremely beneficial way of disciplining your baby. Consider that you are disciplining your baby to complete the bottle of milk all at once. When your baby manages to do so, praise him for displaying this behaviour. Reward your baby in the form of hugs, kisses or a walk in the garden. Communicate to your baby that the reward is for this particular reason. You may feel your baby is too young to understand you, but believe us, your baby understands everything!
Disciplining a baby requires a lot of patience. If done with warmth and affection, it leaves a positive impact on your baby’s mind, and the positive behaviour is ingrained in your child for life. Read more
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41 Weeks Pregnant: What To Expect
It will be an amazing and indescribable feeling for you to meet your baby for the first time! If you have reached week 41 of your pregnancy, it is quite possible that your little one wants to overstay in your uterus a little longer! However, upon gaining some knowledge regarding the final stages of pregnancy, you can be reassured that there is nothing to worry about even if you still haven't met your baby.
Your Baby's Growth During Pregnancy - Week 41
You are now almost on the verge of meeting your baby! However, if the little fellow is still in your womb, then be assured everything is fine. This is what you can expect after you deliver your baby:
If you go through a vaginal delivery process, then you might deliver babies with temporarily elongated heads as well as puffy eyes. This is because the baby’s head has been squeezed through the birth canal.
Your newborn will mostly have vernix caseosa coating on their bodies. The first bath of the baby will wash this away. Usually, it takes a few weeks for the newborns to develop full and chubby cheeks.
Some newborns might be born with a lot of hair on their head, while others might be bald. There is no reason to worry in the latter case. The hair will eventually grow. In the former scenarios, the hair tends to shed and is replaced by the growth of new hair which will have a different colour and texture.
The eye colour of newborns tends to change and it is between 6 to 12 months that the colour stabilizes into a final one.
The skin of your newborn is likely to be delicate and one can see the blood vessels underneath it. The wrinkles on the skin are there because the baby has spent 9 months inside the womb, floating in the amniotic fluid, whereas now the baby is being exposed to air. They will eventually disappear.
Your baby might have pigeon-toed feet. This is because the baby has been inside your womb with limited mobility. After 6 months or so the feet will straighten out.
What is the Baby's Size
At 41 weeks of pregnancy, the baby will be as big as a watermelon. The baby will be around 20 to 40 inches in length and 3.68 kgs in weight.
Common Body Changes
Your body changes during pregnancy. Parts such as the breasts, skin, abdomen and even the digestive system go through a lot of transformation. During these final stages of pregnancy, your body is getting ready for the birthing process. During this period, it is highly possible that you will go into labour, although for some, the baby takes a little extra time to come out. How will you know if you are in labour?
Your water will break and you can notice red or pink-tinged mucus appearing prior to labour.
You will experience labour contractions as well. These contractions can be experienced differently by different mothers as no two labours will be the same.
Symptoms of Pregnancy at Week 41
The symptoms during the 41st week of pregnancy are usually a continuation of the previous weeks.
Discomfort in the pelvic region: As the baby descends lower, the pressure on the cervix and bladder increases. This causes discomfort and ache.
Haemorrhoids: Pressure on the pelvis leads to swelling up of the varicose veins in the rectum which causes haemorrhoids.
Difficulty while sleeping: This is mainly due to the hormones and the anxiety of having to wait for so long. Also, because you are now simply too big to sleep comfortably!
Frequent visits to the bathroom: The increased pressure on the bladder increases the number of visits to the bathroom.
Contractions: As the baby is getting ready to be delivered, contractions occur more frequently.
What Are the Signs of Labour?
During the 41st week of pregnancy, you might know the signs of labour like the back of your hands. The signs of labour during this period are:
Breaking of the water, indicated by a leak
Frequent contractions that are painful and don't stop
It is necessary to call the doctor or visit the hospital if this is the case. There are chances that you might not show any signs of labour during this period. This does not mean that it won’t happen soon as labour is quite unpredictable.
Inducing Labour at 41 Weeks
Being pregnant for that extra month can add to your physical, as well as, mental stress. Friends and family also tend to add to this by questioning the delay of delivery. At this point, doctors recommend inducing labour. Some pregnant women complain about experiencing stronger and more painful contractions during an induced labour. There are others who say that waiting for labour to begin at home is more comfortable as opposed to the delivery room. Although, as the time extends for delivery, the baby is at a higher risk. There are multiple ways to induce labour during this period such as:
Stripping of membranes: This natural method of induction needs to be performed by the doctor. If you are willing to take this route, the doctor will separate the membranes around the amniotic sac using sweeping motions with their fingers. This releases hormones that lead to labour stimulation.
Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM): The doctor uses a thin hook made of plastic, to break the water. This is done when the mother is continuing to experience contractions with no progress in labour.
Medication: Medications are used to induce labour during the 41st week of pregnancy. To start dilation of the cervix, a prostaglandin suppository is inserted overnight. To jump-start labour contractions, oxytocin is injected intravenously.
Belly at 41 Weeks of Pregnancy
Being pregnant for 41 weeks is basically a period of nine months and 1 week. This is mainly because of the extra time the baby remains in the womb. The belly will be much heavier with increased discomfort. It may be quite difficult to move around, however, doctors suggest to increase movement in order to induce natural labour. Make sure you use proper postures to sit, sleep, and use support while getting up and sitting down as the belly is quite heavy.
41 Weeks Ultrasound
An ultrasound check-up is recommended by the doctors just to ensure the normalcy of the baby and the position. This ultrasound helps the doctor decide on whether to induce labour or not.
What to Eat
41st-week pregnancy foods should include nutrients that are vital for brain development, apart from other essential nutrients. The intake of this nutrient-rich foods should continue at a constant rate, until the day of delivery. Do not reduce your intake of these foods in order to lose weight. Stick to the nutrient-rich pregnancy diet. It is also important to consume lots of fluids.
Tips & Care
Here are a few tips for you to follow to ease the situation.
Dos
Have a nutrient-rich pregnancy diet to help the baby have a healthy growth while inside the womb.
Keep yourself occupied to remain stress-free as it could give you sleepless nights and lead to health deterioration.
Dont's
Do not reduce the intake of food as it could reduce blood sugar levels.
Avoid a hot tub as the body has issues regulating heat while pregnant.
What You Need to Shop
During the 41st week of pregnancy, a list of thing a mother could shop are:
Formula for the baby
Dish liquid to wash the baby’s bottles, etc.
Diapers
Room fresheners, since baby’s poop a lot and the smell tends to stay!
When you experience 41 weeks of pregnancy instead of 40, it is understandable to feel anxious. Stress does mount as the due date is passed. It is essential to know that this is a common occurrence, especially for mothers who are pregnant for the first time. A few reminders for this period are:
Talk to the doctor and get an appointment fixed for labour induction
Relax as much as possible
Keep the mind occupied to worry less
It is best if you educate yourself regarding pregnancy, especially the 41st week of pregnancy (if you are still carrying), and prep for post-pregnancy situations.
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Q. #asktheexpert my newborn baby girl breast is hard n feel like lump
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A. please give gentle massage on breast before bathing.. and then squeeze the curdled milk in it.. after that keep pumping the breast from time to time.. it will cure with in two weeks..
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good morning Ma'am..
My son is 4 months old. He gets stomach pain/ gas everyday at any time.. He cries for long when he gets pain.. I am giving him Colic aid everyday from last one month.. Only after giving colic aid he stops crying... what should I do to avoid his pain and medicine??
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A. Hello mam! If it is due to colic pain /gas, it is common in newborns. Make sure that you burp your baby after every feed. Don't feed just before your baby is to sleep. Make a routine like feed, play and sleep. Burp inbetween feedings. Colic pain will stop automatically at 5 or 6 months. So don't worry. Happy parenting!
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Q. #asktheexpert
baby having nose block.. sleeping problem
what should I do?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
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Q. @ the time of birth baby weight 2.475kg but after completed 6weeks baby weight approx 3kg, why baby weight gain very slow, till breast-feeding milk and urinate 6-7 times and potty 2-3 times. can u please suggest why slow in progress in weight gain???
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A. the average birth weight of neonates is about 3 kg.
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thereafter they gain about 400 g weight every month,
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