Can you use a cool towel on a baby with a fever?

In babies with good circulation, it is possible to apply cold compresses with a cool towel when they have a fever. Cold compresses on the head can be used. Cold compresses on the head are suitable for children with generalized fevers and not particularly high body temperatures. The method is to wet the towel with cool water and put it on the child’s forehead, changing it every 5-10 minutes, or you can fill a water bag with cool water and pillow it under the head. Be sure to measure the child’s temperature, once the temperature exceeds 38.5 ℃, you need to give the child antipyretic drugs, such as ibuprofen suspension, usually 4-6 hours later can be repeated medication. In addition, the child should go to the hospital quickly if he or she appears to be in poor spirits.