Child Specialist Indirapuram. What not to do in fever? Do not over cloth the child. keep him/ her in a cool airy environment. Do not sponge the child with cold water or ice. aAways use tepid water 28 to 30 degree centigrade if needed. . . Do not use Aspirin or nimasulide for control of fever Paracetamol is safest. Do not keep treating fever at home or by yourself Consulting pediatrician at earliest.