hi Mel,

This must be frightening - especially if it is the first time your baby has had an ongoing fever.

The thing to remember is that fever alone isn't necessarily anything to be concerned about - it is the body's natural way of fighting infection etc. Having said this, if the fever persists for more than 24 hrs, a trip to the GP is probably a good idea.

Ways to bring down baby's temp include a tepid bath (not too cold or you will make her shiver which actually increases the body temp).

Strip down to nappy only

Wipe down regularly with a cool facewasher.

Don't forget to keep offering the breast if BFing or to offer cool boiled water if bottle feeding.

Does your DD have any other symptoms?

MG