do I remove bedding layers when baby has a bug/temp?

[hellosailor]

My 8 month old baby has a temp (not too drastic I don't think, 38.8) and is pretty hot to the touch. Plus sneezing, lots of mucus etc, so think just a heavy cold coming on. Am I right in thinking that I should have her in less covers tonight, i.e not a 2.5 grobag but maybe 1.5?

thanks in advance for advice..

p.s Re: the post from the GP about getting medical advice on the forum, I would of course take her to doc if symptoms worsen or her temp increases, am just wanting to check what others do about bedding when their babies have temps..x

[Saffron]

If it's a low fever and you're just going to let it run its course, then I would use a a lower tog bag to help keep baby comfortable. Then you can alwasy add an extra blanket later if you think she needs one.

If you're going to give paracetamol or iprofen to reduce the fever, then check Baby's temp before bed. If it's down to normal, just put her in the same sleeping bag/blankets as always. xx

[hellosailor]

thanks Saffron, that's great