How to Relieve a Fever

Fevers are something that can be very scary as a Mom when our little one starts to burn up. We take their temperatures and it continues to spike higher and higher. Every child will spike a fever at some time or another no matter how many precautions we take as parents. But what many parents do not realize is that fevers are not all bad and sometimes we need to just let them run their course verse trying to make them disappear. Your body can heal itself and in spiking a fever is doing that very thing. A fever helps the body fight infections by stimulating natural defense mechanisms.

Did you know that fever occurs in response to infection, injury, or inflammation and has many causes. It's important to remember that fever by itself is not an illness — it's usually a sign or symptom of another problem.

Steps this mom likes to take to naturally give my little comfort.

Offer plenty of fluids and encourage ones with electrolytes for rehydration.
Detox bath 1 cup epsom salts 1/2 cup baking soda 1-3 drops essential oil (I do a lot of these as often as they want to get in the tub)
Lather their whole body with Fractionated coconut oil + Peppermint + Lime + Patchouli (For kids under the age of one just use Lime + Patchouli)
Apply and diffuse F.L.O.O.M. our go to blend to kick all the crud (Frankincense. Lemon. Oregano. On Guard. Melaleuca)
Taking it easy + lots of snuggles helping the body to rest and heal.
Once fever has broke and they are up for it I will give them an Aromatouch Technique Massage. A blog post is coming soon on this!

Use your mom gut and if you feel like you need to use over the counter medicine to get their body temperature down or call a doctor then do so, however, I encourage you to try some of these steps first. You will be surprised how amazing their little bodies are at healing themselves and giving them natural products to help them do just that is empowering.

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