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Mom of a 8 yr 4 m old boy8 years ago

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how many times we can repeat tepid sponging in a day?

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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children8 years ago

A. At one time for 15 to 20 minutes. After few hours if the fever raises again then u can give tepid sponge again upto a maximum of five to six times a day but with adequate gaps so that it don't cause shivers to the baby.

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Bhurabi BharaliMom of a 12 yr old boy8 years ago

A. 3-4 times a day

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