Not exact matches
For
baby's younger than three months, a digital
thermometer is the most reliable when taking
rectal temperature.
The safety 1st gentle read
rectal thermometer is one of the best choices for reading the temperature of the
baby.
If your
baby has a fever (temp at or above 100.4 F) using a different method, such as using a tympanic
thermometer (in your
baby's ear) or checking under his arm, it is usually a good idea to confirm that he really has a fever by taking a
rectal temperature.
To use a
rectal thermometer, insert it gently about half an inch into your
baby's anus, holding it in place for about three minutes.
You could also use digital
rectal thermometers, which are very accurate, but are not used as often now that your
baby is over three months of age.
Make sure you're well prepared with all of the little things you'll need - a
baby manicure set, diaper rash cream, cotton pads, a
rectal thermometer, nasal syringe, rubbing alcohol, soothers, and super absorbent pads and ice packs.
You may be reluctant to take your
baby's temperature this way — but the best way to get an accurate temperature reading is with a
rectal thermometer.
If you belong to that category of people who don't believe that non-contact infrared
thermometers provide accurate readings, you should consider the Axencare Digital
Baby Thermometer for Oral,
Rectal and Underarm use.
Gently press on your
baby's rectum with a q - tip or a
rectal thermometer.
Oral or
rectal thermometers for
babies are also equipped with a timer and signal.
Rectal thermometers aren't everyone's first choice as the best
baby thermometer, but when it comes to newborns they are seriously accurate, affordable, and easier to use than you might think.
Rectal thermometers are unquestionably the best
baby thermometer type, both infants and newborns, and the fact that one is included as a bonus is a big plus.
You may use Vaseline to cause the tip of the
rectal thermometer lubricated and insert the same into the bottom of your
baby.
Other supplies that will be needed in the bathroom are
baby shampoo,
baby lotion, soft towels,
baby nail clippers, and a
rectal thermometer.
For the parents who care for their
babies most and get anxious frequently, this
rectal thermometer is for them when they are having a feel like their
baby is feeling something under the weather.
Taking Temperature In the first two months, you'll need to pay close attention to your
baby's temperature, Swanson says, and call your pediatrician right away if the temperature rises above 100 degrees F. Because an accurate reading is so important in the first few months, most pediatricians recommend using a
rectal thermometer, which is very reliable.
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If you think the
baby might be constipated, usually taking the temperature rectally with a normal
rectal thermometer provides enough extra stimulation to get things back to normal.