When your baby is unwell and feverish, keeping an eye on their temperature can be difficult, trying to measure their temperature and ensuring it is not reaching dangerous levels, can be disturbing and even distressing for your baby.
A baby shower can really be whatever you want to make it – as long as you’re happy and the event encourages friends and family to celebrate with you the impending arrival of your baby.
When your child has a fever, a tummy ache or a rash is it safe to send them to school? Kidspot helps you understand when children need a sick day at home.
A baby shower is usually held by the hostess somewhere other than the expectant mum’s home. You may want to consider one of the following options...
There's no rules about the guest list but the number of guests you invite will dictate the type of baby shower you have
Find out what you need to know about fevers in children including how to treat them.
Find out the different options when taking your child's temperature, and the benefits of each, so you can determine if your child has a fever.
When they’re too little to tell you how they’re feeling or what’s hurting, parents have to read some other signs to know if their baby is sick. GP Dr Ginni Mansberg has the following must-read tips for parents of littlies.
Throwing a baby shower is fun to do during your pregnancy, and choosing games your guests will enjoy is part of the fun! Get a few ideas for games for your baby shower.
Caring for sick children is hard work particularly when they are young. Learn about pain relief for sick kids and understand what analgesics such as panadol, paracetamol and ibuprofen do to control fever and pain in children. Kidspot New Zealand
Receiving baby gifts is part of the fun of having a baby shower or celebrating the birth of your child. Find out the benefits of having a baby gift registry and how to choose baby gifts that you want and need.
