At what age does a fever patch work for children? Tips for using a fever patch

Cooling patches are used to reduce fever noticeably. Usually, when children have a fever, parents do not want to give them medicine, so they will use cooling patches to physically cool down the baby. Cooling patches are usually used in emergencies.

It is more appropriate to use a fever patch for babies over 3 months old and under 12 years old. Use with caution for babies under 3 months old. The fever patch is also divided by age group. Parents should carefully read the instructions of different fever patches and use them according to the instructions and doctor's advice. For example, Bingbing's fever patch is specially designed for babies over 3 months old and is suitable for babies from 3 months to 12 years old. Another example is the box of Xiaolin's fever patch, which says that it is for babies aged 0-2 years old and fever patches for those over 2 years old. The packaging is different. There are special products for babies aged 0-2 years old, and it is recommended that babies aged 0-2 years old use the special one above. It is very simple to distinguish, just remember the difference between the two packages: one is to look at the number of packages, 16 pieces per pack are for children over 2 years old; the other is to look at the picture, whether it is the inner piece or the outer package, the child with two hands stretched out is 0-2 years old.

1. Although the fever-reducing patch is a physical cooling method and is relatively safe, many babies are allergic to it. Parents should carefully observe whether the baby has an allergic reaction. You can cut a small piece and stick it behind the baby's ear to test whether there is an allergic reaction.

2. Generally, a cooling patch can be used for eight hours, after which it will no longer be effective.

3. The fever-reducing patch does not have to be applied only on the forehead. It can also be applied on the carotid artery in the neck to achieve a cooling effect.

4. The baby's skin is sensitive and tender. If the cooling patch has an irritating touch and smell, it will cause discomfort to the baby. Parents should choose a cooling patch with a light smell and less irritation.

5. Bad cooling patches can easily cause skin allergies. It is recommended to choose cooling patches from regular big brands that are breathable, elastic, and reinforced. They are more regular and safe, and less likely to cause allergic reactions.

6. Please do not use the cooling patch if you have skin abnormalities (wounds, eczema, rashes, etc.) or allergies.

7. The antipyretic patch cannot solve all the root causes of fever. It is suitable for fevers between 37.5℃ and 38.5℃. Once the fever exceeds 38.5℃, you cannot simply rely on physical cooling. You must seek medical attention, such as medication. Of course, it is OK to use the antipyretic patch while taking medication to cool down.

8. To maintain hygiene and freezing effect, please use each piece once and do not reuse.

9. Cooling patches only dissipate heat but do not cure diseases. The fever-reducing effect is only temporary. Its fever-reducing effect is limited and the fever may come back again after a while. Therefore, it is only suitable for auxiliary treatment of low fever or taking antipyretic drugs at the same time.

10. Use as soon as possible after opening to avoid reducing the cooling effect.

11. If your skin experiences swelling, inflammation or other abnormal phenomena during or after use, stop using the product immediately and consult a doctor.

12. The antipyretic patch can be applied to the patient's forehead, neck, temples or other parts that need cooling or cold compress. But do not use it around the eyes or mouth. Also, do not apply it to the navel, chest, back of the ears, soles of the feet, or genitals to avoid discomfort.

Are cooling patches useful?

It helps, but it's only a short-term relief.

1. Generally speaking, if the baby's fever is below 38 degrees, you can give the child more water to expel the heat from the body through urination. If the baby's fever exceeds 38 degrees, you can choose to use a fever-reducing patch to cool the child down. If it exceeds 38.5 degrees, you need to use medicine to reduce the temperature.

2. The older generation always believes that sweating can dissipate heat, so they dress children in many clothes and wrap them tightly. It feels like sweat is coming out, but this will cause the body surface temperature to drop too quickly, while the body temperature is very high. These uncoordinated temperatures will cause convulsions in children.

3. For children with a high temperature, you can also use 200-300 ml of 20%-35% alcohol to wipe the child's body. It is best to use cotton dipped in alcohol to wipe gently to avoid hurting the child's skin. Some children have sensitive skin and may be allergic to alcohol.

4. The cooling patch achieves the effect of rapid cooling through the physical change of water vaporization and heat absorption. It has the characteristics of emergency treatment of high fever, safe cooling, rapid cooling, and brain protection. It is a common physical cooling product, so it is widely used for children with colds and fevers. Representative ones include parachute cooling patch, ice nurse cooling patch, etc.

Children over 12 years old use children's fever patch is not effective

Cooling patches are external cooling products that will not damage the body's immune system response at all. They are a physical cooling method, which is equivalent to applying a cold towel on the forehead. Long-term use generally does not have any side effects, and at most the cooling effect is not that good. Theoretically, all cooling patches that can be used on infants and young children can also be used by adults, but due to the small body size of infants and young children, the content of active ingredients in the cooling patches is small, so it may be less obvious when placed on adults. Therefore, this is why cooling patches designed for infants and young children have age settings, and the effect may not be good for those over 12 years old.