Medication: To help bring down the temperature, try acetaminophen (Children's Tylenol or generic brand) or ibuprofen (Children's Motrin or generic brand) if your child is older than 6 months. Contact your doctor or follow the directions on the package for dosage amounts. It's recommended to dose according to children's weight, not age. And if your child's temperature is under 102F, you may not need medication, says Dr. Schumann. But first check with your child's doctor to make sure.

More Comforts: Your child loses more fluid when she has a fever, so have her drink extra water to prevent dehydration. She may even need an electrolyte solution if she's not drinking enough water or if she is vomiting or has diarrhea. Speak to your pediatrician if these situations occur. 

For babies, nurse the infants more often or give them a little more formula. And dress your child in light, cool clothes, so she can release heat.

Don't miss our other health guides, including Allergies, ADHD and Sleep.

Click here to read our health disclaimers and to find out how Harvard Medical School contributed to the video content you viewed here.