### [Home Care Tips for When Your Baby Has a Fever](https://www.mamihelp.com/en/article/2746)

**Published:** 2026-08-23T04:57:01

**Author:** 妈咪助手

**Excerpt:** Practical home-care steps for a baby's fever, including…

Below 38.5°C, use physical cooling: remove some clothing, sponge with warm water, drink more fluids. At or above 38.5°C, you may give fever-reducing medicine (ibuprofen or acetaminophen). If a high fever lasts more than 3 days, or there is lethargy or rapid breathing, seek medical care promptly. Do not use alcohol sponging, and do not bundle up to induce sweating.

**📌 Key Takeaways：**Learn home fever care for babies: physical cooling, when to use medicine, and warning signs that mean you should see a doctor.

  

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**Categories:** 疾病预防_en

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