Please read Important Points to be Observed with all Treatments before performing this treatment.
An immersion bath in which the child sits in a tub or a basin filled with enough hot water (39°C / 102°F) to cover the legs, hips and trunk up to the navel.
Tub or sink large enough for child to sit in with legs out straight
Bath thermometer
Towels (2) - one to place on the bottom of the tub for child to sit on (optional) and one to dry with at the end
Cup or small bucket (to dip water out so water will remain at navel height)
Be sure water is at correct temperature
Have room warm and free of drafts
For safety always stay with the child.
Assemble all equipment
Read over instructions so you know what, when and how.
Fill tub to proper height with 39°C / 102°F water, keep topping it up throughout the treatment.
Strip child and put child in water (5-20 minutes)
If the bath is large encourage the child to lie down to get water around the chest.
Keep water temperature up to 39°C / 102°F throughout the treatment.
Have the child sit up or stand then quickly pour a single Pail Pour of about 1 litre of cool or cold water over the back of neck and shoulders.
Take the child from the water and dry immediately and as quickly as possible; dress and put to bed. The child should be kept comfortably warm in bed for at least 1 1/2 hours before getting up and dressing; staying in bed overnight is even better.