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Do u treat fever with Tylenol or motrin
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| Yes I always bring the fever down with meds |
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30% |
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| Yes if my child seems even a little bit off. |
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21% |
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| No I let the fever run its course barring major pain/discomfort |
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| No, I don’t believe in using meds for fever. I only use natural methods of pain relief |
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amother
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 Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:30 pm
Hardly ever
We celebrate fevers here.
Body's best defense. Fry those buggers.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:32 pm
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A fever is the body’s way of fighting no need to suppress it, it’s actually good for the body. As long as the kid is hydrated just let it run its course.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:33 pm
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I give meds if the child is truly miserable & cannot fall asleep.
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fbc
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:33 pm
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We do lukewarm/slightly warm baths, lots of drinking, rest, chicken soup, wet washcloth on head if small headache, make sure child isn't overdressed.
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dena613
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:34 pm
Medicine
High fever can cause complications
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mizle10
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:37 pm
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I’m assuming whoever doesn’t give their kids medicine wouldn’t either take for themselves when they’re hot feverish and shivering?
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:40 pm
| mizle10 wrote: | | I’m assuming whoever doesn’t give their kids medicine wouldn’t either take for themselves when they’re hot feverish and shivering? |
I almost never take Tylenol/motrin. Literally only in an emergency.
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ClassySass
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:40 pm
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Fevers are beneficial so unless my child is incredibly uncomfortable I don't interfere, and when I do I keep it to at home remedies like cucumber juice or vinegar on socks/undershirt.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:41 pm
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In between 2 and 3. If they're complaining, then I would give tylenol. I don't treat the fever, I treat their discomfort. But they don't need to be writhing in agony.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:41 pm
| dena613 wrote: | Medicine
High fever can cause complications |
If a fever is high, of course we treat it.
But there's no reason you give meds for a regular fever. It's not healthy. People keep their kids on tylenol/motrin continually for a week straight, it's so not healthy or good for the body.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:42 pm
| mizle10 wrote: | | I’m assuming whoever doesn’t give their kids medicine wouldn’t either take for themselves when they’re hot feverish and shivering? |
I don’t remember the last time I treated a fever for myself or my kids. I would take immune boosters and give my kids as well ( they don’t always want to take but we try) and make sure to stay hydrated.
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:44 pm
| mizle10 wrote: | | I’m assuming whoever doesn’t give their kids medicine wouldn’t either take for themselves when they’re hot feverish and shivering? |
In general, that is generally how I operate. However, given that my toddler is likely to curl up under a blanket and fall asleep in this situation, whereas I am still going to be driving carpool, serving meals, etc, I might choose to take something in order to be able to function for everyone's sake.
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:44 pm
| mizle10 wrote: | | I’m assuming whoever doesn’t give their kids medicine wouldn’t either take for themselves when they’re hot feverish and shivering? |
Read the poll- the third was "no- let it run it's course barring any major pain or discomfort"
no- obviously if my kid is suffering (or I am) I give the meds. I believe that whoever responded that they don't give meds, was responding regarding if it's just a fever and slight discomfort, not "hot feverish and shivering"
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Cinnamon
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:45 pm
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Babies get Tylenol. If a big kid wants he can have otherwise let it run its course. Kid can decide from around age 4
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amother
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:47 pm
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I give because if I don’t they’re usually vomitting. Esp at night, by day I try to ride it out.
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Molly Weasley
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:49 pm
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I always bring the fever down, first I try a bath, if that doesn't help, move to meds.
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Electricblue
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:49 pm
Babies I always give tylenol/Motrin when they have a fever.
Otherwise if the kids wants or has fever above 102?
I have kids who fever goes to 105.9... I give tylenol every 4-6 hours and usually max the dose for 24 hours. Also give baths for the high fevers.
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DarkGreen
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:52 pm
My kids never feel well
With fever. Neither do I. If we can’t rest or sleep then our bodies can’t heal. If we don’t feel better we can’t eat or drink or function.
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Lawngreen
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Sun, Jan 12 2025, 7:53 pm
Petrified of fevers
Yes def. warm washcloths and Tylenol
Cool them down I had such a nightmare from my kid getting sick with fever…
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