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How can I keep my toddler comfortable in an overheated hospital room?

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Overcaffeinatedandoverstimulated · Yesterday 22:42

I’m currently in the children’s hospital in Glasgow with my toddler DS who is on oxygen for a respiratory virus. His temp was up a bit but the hospital is so so hot. It’s all individual room but the thermostat is reading 26, and can set no lower than 23. It’s stifling and the windows don’t open either. I’ve stripped him down to his nappy but he’s soaking with sweat and too uncomfortable and hot to settle. I’ve tried a cold compress but doesn’t seem to help much. The nurses have just said all the rooms are like this and there’s nothing they can do. I don’t know how a hospital can justify having children and babies in that kind of heat but there’s not much they can do right now. Any tips?

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itwasyourshowallalong · Yesterday 23:54

Damp paper towels, keep as much skin as possible moist

You may be able to use a fan, regardless of PAT testing (we brought one from home when my mum was in a 30+ degree ward)

Alternatively a handheld fan, or even a manual hand held would help

I I don’t think the staff will be deliberately awkward in the circumstances, they will feel the same as you do

Can he tolerate cold drinks?

17to35 · Yesterday 23:50

You won’t be allowed to have a fan because of infection control- certainly not one from home that hasn’t been PAT tested.

MingingRunnersFeet · Yesterday 22:46

Can someone pick up a fan for you? I’ve been on hospital in hot weather when there was only 1 fan for 6 beds and windows that won’t open more than an inch!

Overcaffeinatedandoverstimulated · Yesterday 22:46

No fans apparently. I’ll be getting DH to bring one from home. There’s no bath but can try a cold cloth on his back

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olympicsrock · Yesterday 22:44

Ask for a fan?

ElefantAndCastle · Yesterday 22:44

A cold bath?

AlphabetBird · Yesterday 22:43

Poor baby. Can you dampen a muslin and put it over him? It works quickly.