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.
The newborn
temperature can be
taken axillary, rectally or orally.