Fever is the primary reason that kids are always taken to a medical centre (hospital). It is not surprising. Fever is common in childhood, and they tend to be frightening to both the parents and also the child.
In kids a high fever is most threatening as it can result in seizures, however, do not give them aspirin; as it can make worsen matters. Children should be given cooling measures (ice bath, ice pack, and so on). Consult your doctor with regards to the best solution to deal with your child’s fever. As a parent have you ever thought of this “What to feed a child with fever“.
Having a child at home can be joyful and also fraught with worries mainly if they fall ill. Once your child or toddler has a fever, it could be physically stressful for your kid as well as for you. At times, the best method to build the energy to deal with the infection is putting your baby on a diet which will boost the defenses of the body system. Below are some food to feed a child with a fever:
What to feed a child with fever
- Fruit juices
- Vegetable juices
- Milk
- Coconut water
- Barley water
- Custards
- Glucose water
- Buttermilk with a dash of salt
- Eggs
- Gruel’s
- Soups
- Cereal meals
- Tender Meat
- Baked fish
- Boiled leafy vegetables
- Dried fruits or perhaps dried nuts mixed with milk
- Orange and also yellow fruits (e.g. citrus fruits)
- Boiled vegetables (beans, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato and so forth )
Food during fever for toddlers
While dealing with the fever can leave your child without his or her usual cravings, it is crucial that your baby gets a nutritious food high in vitamins which will keep him or her well hydrated. You may be asking yourself what foods to give a child with fever because they can be selective and you might be worried about giving the child a  healthy diet.
Below are a few Food during fever for toddlers:
1. Chicken Soup
Chicken soup has been served as a remedy for illnesses for many years by parents. It is easy on the belly as well as being packed with proteins as well as other essential nutrients. Chicken soup is prepared using some veggies, and so your kid will get well-balanced nutrition.
2. Vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are loaded with vitamins that can tremendously benefit your child while he combats the cause of the fever. The beta-carotene in fruits is converted to vitamin A by the body, and this will help support white cells in their fight against viruses and bacteria.
3. Lots of Fluids
Ensuring your toddler drink lots of fluids is crucial when they are afflicted with a fever. The entire body can quickly become dehydrated, especially when the illness is coupled with diarrhoea or even vomiting. Give your toddler water frequently all through the day.
4. Turmeric milk
While you can also add turmeric to the meal that you prepare for your toddler, additionally it is recommended that you add a dash of turmeric in a cup of warm milk and then give this drink to your toddler once daily. Turmeric possesses medicinal as well as anti-inflammatory properties that support your child’s immune system.
Foods that need to be avoided for a child with a fever:
- Butter
- Ghee (South Asian)
- Vegetable oil
- Irritating fibrous foods
- Fried foods
- Rich pastries
- Rich puddings
- Highly spiced items
- Strongly flavoured beverages
- Cream Soups
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I agree. With high temperature, the digestive system particularly the stomach could not digest heavy food. Besides, the taste buds are also off during this time. So soup and other neutral, easy to digest food are recommended.
This is such a great and informative post! When my son is sick or has a fever I push more liquids than food, but when he does eat it is usually bland items and soup!
This is a great list. My son wouldnt eat anything when he has fever. But as soon as he is healthy he makes up for the lost appetite!
My son was having a fever last week and i was struggling not to let him eat fried food. I love chicken soup as it helps a lot but i like your idea of giving boiled vegetables too!
Always vote for chicken soup when it goes for fever. I was always given it when I was little and even now I always ask for it when I feel sick now. Definitely the best!
Some really good health advice here on how to look after poorly little ones. Useful for lots of parents I am sure!
Absolutely amazing remedies! This is such an helpful post to parents with little ones at home.
Our daughter is 2.5yrs old and we have had our fair share of sickness. Lucky for me my wife is a doctor and her godfather is a neonatologist so we get good advice from them too. Great list – lots I would never have thought of using
I really enjoyed reading such a highly researched post about child fever.In my own experiance hydration is paramount.
Yes, what we put in our bodies can help with sicknesses a lot. This is a very informative and helpful post for sure!
I need to try the chicken soup, my eldest was so sick last week and now my baby has it and all I am dealing with is fever all the time.
This is a good reminder during flu season. My kids didn’t get it last year, and I’m hoping for the same this year. *Knocks on wood* But if it happens, I’ll be more prepared.
My mom gave me chicken soup when I had food poisoning 2 x back in the day and I swear it cured me immediately!!!!! SO I will DEFINITELY be doing that to my son if he ever gets sicks! WHich I hope he doesn’t but I know it’s kind of inevitable.
A fever is the bodies way of killing the germs. I tend to not treat a fever unless it gets over 103F
Fruit juices are usually my go to solution for fever, but garlic tea also helps
These are some great sounding tips for parents of little ones who are ill. I am sure at times it can be hard to know how to treat things.
Thank you for this tips on what to give. It has been my concern on what food to give to a sick child since most of the time they really lose the appetite.
However, I totally agree with giving them more juices, soup, and water. Our family doctor has constantly reminded us to keep them hydrated.
That’s really good information! I remember eating soups and drinking a lot of fruit juice when I was running fever. Good read!
Great post, I always go with soups and water or juice if he’s sick of water. Really as long as it’s something in his tummy I am happy!!
Thanks for these tips. I don’t have a child yet so these tips come in handy in the future.
Chicken soup has always been my go-to for when me or my kids get sick. I never really thought about any of the others on the list.
When I was a kid my mom mostly preferred chicken soup, turmeric milk and I couldn’t eat fruits when I was sick so she made juice. These are really healthy not only for kids but adults too.
Ya. Totally agree. We too give our kid veggie soups and juices when he is unwell. It speeds up healing a bit too!
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