When My Child is Sick, Can I Turn On a Fan or an Air-conditioning? And How to Do It Right?

Many parents have been wondering that when their children are sick, can they turn on the air-conditioning or a fan for children to sleep? This is because, on some days, the weather is so hot and they’re worried that the children won’t be able to sleep well. Moreover, between a fan and an air-conditioning, which one is better? The answer will depend on the living environment of each family. They will be different. Some people live in a spacious house, have windows for the good ventilation, and have trees giving shades. In this case, just turn on a fan is good enough. Whether choosing a fan or an air-conditioning, knowing the right way to use it will be good for your children’s health.

How to open a fan

• In the summer, open a fan will help reduce the heat from outside getting into the house.
• Choose the swing function.
• Don’t point the fan directly at your children.
• Use low speed.
• Have your children wear comfortable clothes with good

How to open the air-conditioning

• For parents living in the city, or in a hot building, open the fan might not help to reduce the heat. Turn on the air-conditioning is good, too.
• Adjust the temperature not too hot or too cold. About 25-27 degrees Celsius.
• Set your baby's bed off the way of the cold wind from the air-conditioning.
• Avoid using mobile air-conditioning using refilled water or ice because your baby might have pneumonia.
• Set the air-conditioning to Auto Swing and open the Sleep Mode.

If your baby has a fever, give them a tepid sponge bath and fever-reducing medicines. Sometimes, parents with small children are afraid that their baby might get sick or the sickness might become worse and set the temperature too warm. The children will feel uncomfortable, don’t sleep well, and try to get rid of the blanket. This is also not recommended. Don’t cover your children with a thick blanket since it will increase your baby’s body temperature.

Which one is better? A fan or an air-conditioning?

In whichever room that your children can sleep well, whether it has an air-conditioning or just a fan, the room is good enough.