How Do You Care For A Sick Child At Night?
It never fails. Illness often attacks children at night after doctors’ offices close and you want to sleep. It’s practically a guarantee that you must throw out your schedule for at least the next 24 hours. Stomach viruses, ear pain and sore throats all enjoy making nighttime appearances. So here’s how to make the best of it by caring for a sick child at night. Understand that lying down increases ear pain, congestion and many kinds of cough. See if you can prop older children so that their upper body is higher. For younger children or when propping doesn’t work, use a couch. Lay big pillows against the arm and lean into it. Then allow your sick child to use you as a pillow by leaning against your chest. Treat fevers of 100 or higher with acetaminophen. Cool compresses to the face and neck help bring fevers down as well. Change children into light cotton clothing. T-shirts with underwear or diapers work best. Children may sweat through clothes, so be prepared for clothing changes. When
