Fever is a normal reaction of the body to fight against invading agents such as bacteria and viruses. However, when children have a fever, parents will be worried and wonder about the best way to reduce the fever and care for their children.

The normal temperature of a newborn baby is on average between 36.5 and 37.4 degrees Celsius. A newborn baby has a fever when the rectal temperature is 38 degrees Celsius or higher. Fever can be a symptom of many diseases.