Last updated 4th June 2025

How To Get Your Child Through the Night With a Fever

You’ve taken your child’s temperature which shows they have a fever, and now you’re sitting by their bed wondering how you can keep them comfortable throughout the night to get some all-important rest to help recover.

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In this article:

How to make them comfortable

It’s tempting to wrap your child in warm clothes or put extra blankets on their bed when you know they’re ill, but, unless they say they’re feeling cold, dressing them in lighter clothing is actually a better practice.

Lots of fluids

Children with a fever need fluid to ensure they stay hydrated. Try to encourage your child to drink when they’re sick, even though it’s often the last thing they might want to do.

Help is at hand

Like any parent, you don’t want to see your child suffer with pain or fever. Nurofen for Children liquid suspensions are pleasant-tasting, sugar-free liquids formulated to relieve pain and fever in children Every pack of Nurofen for Children liquid suspension includes a simple dosing syringe to help make dosing time easier for you and your child.

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References:

  1. Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG). InformedHealth.org [Internet] 2019. Fever in children: Overview. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279455/ (accessed 8 Apr 2020).
  2. Smith, C.J. et al. (2013) A prospective study to assess the palatability of analgesic medicines in children. Journal of Advanced Nursing 69(3), 655–663.
  3. Rainsford, K.D. (2009) Ibuprofen: pharmacology, efficacy and safety. Inflammopharmacology 17: 275-342.
  4. Yin, H.S. et al. (2016) Liquid Medication Errors and Dosing Tools: A Randomized Controlled Experiment. Pediatrics 138(4):e20160357.

First published: 25th May 2021

Last updated: 4th June 2025

Important Information

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.

This article is for general information only and not intended as a substitute for medical advice. All information presented on these web pages is not meant to diagnose or prescribe. In all health-related matters, always consult your health professional.

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