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Right thing to do to let a child with a temp sleep?

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Ouluckyduck · 06/11/2012 11:56

Or should I wake him?

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Ouluckyduck · 06/11/2012 12:01

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Goldmandra · 06/11/2012 12:32

Let him sleep. You can check his temp while he's sleeping if you're worried and wake him to give him meds to keep it down if necessary.

How old is he?

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Ouluckyduck · 06/11/2012 12:35

He's six. I feel like I should know this but fortunately it hasnt happened often yet!

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MaryPoppinsBag · 06/11/2012 12:37

Let them sleep.

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StarsGhostTail · 06/11/2012 12:42

yes, the DDS only ever seem to get better once they have the sense to go to bed.

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Goldmandra · 06/11/2012 12:47

Resting is the best way to allow his body to fight the infection. It's also kinder because he won't be aware of feeling poorly when he's asleep.

Just don't cover him up too much.

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