An alcohol bath is more than you need, (it works because it evaporates
so quickly, taking body heat with it). Simply put your daughter
in
warm, not cold water as whe will probably fight if it is truly
cold. While she is in the tub, distract her and let the water
cool gradually, keeping her in the cool water for a while until it
seems her temperature is down. You could add a little cool water
after shes's in a while to cool it faster. The other thing you
can try is to give Children's Motrin as this is sometimes more
effective than Tylenol and will last longer (letting you get some
much-needed rest!). (I'm sure you know, but I must be
complete--aspirin is contraindicated in children due to a serious side
effect)
Edited by judi1 on June 3 2006 at 8:00 PM
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