 [ Symptoms ] what can i do for my baby is fever [ Disease ] you can relieve your baby is discomfort with a lukewarm bath or sponge bath check the water temperature on your wrist give your infant plenty of fluids to drink to avoid dehydration from having the fever a dehydrated baby may have fewer wet diapers no tears with crying or a dry mouth dress your baby in light loose clothing to avoid overheating if your doctor gives you the ok you can give your baby children is acetaminophen or ibuprofen be sure to ask your doctor about the dosage and read the package instructions you can usually give a second dose in four to six hours if your baby is fever has not gone down never give babies aspirin for a fever because of the risk for a rare but potentially dangerous condition called reye is syndrome