I took my son to the GP on Saturday and we just happened to discuss this very topic. He told me so many kids are being admitted to hospy with gastroIntestinal problem ie pains, bleeding etc and it is all realted back to Kids Nurofen. The adults version can cause stomach problems too.

He stated that in his professional opinion, kids paracetamol was better but as a last resort once the temp / fever hits 37 degress.

Before that he advised sponge bathing with water warmer than their body temp as their hot little body will then release the heat into the air. He said giving them a tepid bath with water cooler than their body only makes their little bodies heat up more and can also cause them to go into shock esp if the water is toooooooo cold.

So, just lay them on a towel and sponge their warmerst bits like their neck, armpits, groin. Don't do their head as they loose more heat from that area faster than other areas and can therfore send them into shock...rare but can happen.

Hope this helps. DS#1 just woke up, gotto run now.