Six questions parents must know about fever patches!

Mothers are familiar with the care for their baby's fever, which is "use physical cooling methods when the temperature is below 38.5℃, and take antipyretics when the temperature is above 38.5℃." Nowadays, the most commonly used physical cooling method is to use a cooling patch, but many parents don't know how the cooling patch works? If you don’t know what kind of cooling patch is good, then follow the editor to learn together!

Q: What is the principle of the cooling patch?

A: The main structure of the cooling patch is divided into three parts: the base non-woven fabric, the main gel layer and the anti-sticking layer. The hydrophilic gel in the gel layer has good energy conversion function, which can stimulate the cold receptors of nerve endings to produce a cooling sensation. After applying the cooling patch, the heat on the skin will be absorbed by the polymer gel layer and dissipated through vaporization, thereby achieving the purpose of continuously taking away the body's heat. The cooling time of the cooling patch is generally more than 6 hours.

Q: Can the cooling patch cure fever?

A: Although many parents hope that their baby can cure fever by using a cooling patch, in fact the main function of the cooling patch is to lower the local temperature of the brain, slow down the brain's metabolism, and thus protect brain cells. Parents should not think that it is safe to just put a fever-reducing patch on their children. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, they need to take antipyretics!

Q: Why are most fever-reducing patches blue? Are there other colors that are not good?

A: This is mainly because the blue design makes it look cooler. In fact, some cooling patches are brown or white. It doesn’t matter. The key to cooling patches is the cooling effect of the polymer gel layer. Any color is fine.

Q: How can I buy the best cooling patch?

A: There are many cooling patches on the market, and the quality varies. In addition, the specific effects vary from person to person, so it is difficult to say which product has the best cooling effect. However, the speed and extent of cooling are the core of the cooling patch. Cooling down too quickly, too much, or the cooling effect fluctuates are not good for the baby's health. A good quality cooling patch should have a small and steady cooling range. It is recommended that you buy products that have a good reputation.

Q: Are fever-reducing patches with light odors better?

A: Many parents will choose products with light odors when purchasing baby products, which is very correct! Firstly, products with strong odors may contain more fragrances, which may irritate the baby's skin; secondly, products with strong odors can easily irritate the baby's sense of smell and may also affect the baby's mood.

Q: Why do cooling patches always fall off easily?

A: More than one parent has complained about the problem of the fever patch not sticking. Why is that? There are three main reasons: First, the adhesion of the cooling patch itself is relatively poor, and the adhesion of products from different brands varies greatly; second, the sticking method is wrong. If it sticks to the hair or the head sweats, it will easily fall off; third, babies don’t like to have things stuck on their heads. If this is the case, parents should give up on using fever-reducing patches on their children to avoid wasting money. In fact, physical fever reduction by drinking more water is the most effective way!