The newborn temperature can be
taken axillary, rectally or orally.
You can also use a digital thermometer when
taking axillary temperature although it is less accurate.
Not exact matches
Your next best option is to
take your baby's
axillary temperature — that's under his arm.
There are two ways you can
take your baby's temperature:
axillary (under the arm) or rectal.
Some doctors recommend
taking a toddler's temperature in his armpit, which is called the
axillary temperature.
Some doctors recommend
taking a child's temperature in his armpit, which is called the
axillary temperature.
If your baby protests, you might want to
take her underarm (
axillary) temperature first.